Where did Will Anderson Jr. go to college?

Will Anderson Jr. is projected to be a Top 5 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Where did Will Anderson Jr. go to college?

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Will Anderson Jr. is one of the top defensive end prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. The explosive edge rusher is widely considered as the best overall prospect in the upcoming draft and it won’t be surprising if he gets selected within the Top 3 picks. His astounding performances at the college level and his athletic abilities have impressed many NFL scouts and plenty of teams have shown interest in the 6’4″ edge rusher.

Multiple teams inside the top 5 including the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals have shown massive interest in Will Anderson Jr. and would certainly draft the defensive end if he’s available when they are drafting.

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In fact, the Houston Texans who were looking to draft a quarterback in the 2023 draft are now leaning towards selecting the pass rusher because of his potential to become a franchise-altering defensive player.

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Will Anderson Jr’s parents are Will Anderson Sr. and Tereon Anderson. He has enjoyed relative success in his college football career which helped him to become a top prospect in the 2023 draft class. In this article, we’ll inspect Will Anderson Jr’s educational background.

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Which college did Will Anderson Jr. attend?

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Will Anderson Jr, a Georgia native, attended the University of Alabama. Before committing to Bama, Anderson attended Dutchtown High School in Georgia where he recorded 22 sacks during his senior year in 2019. He was a highly touted 5-star recruit out of high school and committed to playing collegiate ball for the SEC powerhouse Alabama Crimson Tide.

What did Will Anderson Jr. study at the University of Alabama

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A top-edge rushing prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft class, Will Anderson Jr. is currently a senior at the University of Alabama. The 2-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year winner is pursuing a degree in Communications. Anderson believes his degree in communications will come in handy to achieve his goal of working in the sports industry.

How has Will Anderson Jr. performed in college football?

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The Alabama star defensive end Will Anderson Jr. played for 3 years with the Crimson Tide football team. Anderson became a starter in his freshman year itself and immediately adjusted to the pace of the SEC. He raked up 7 sacks and 52 total tackles in his 1st year with Bama.

During his second year under Nick Saban’s coaching, Will Anderson Jr. became the best defensive end in the entire nation as he raked up a nation-high 17.5 sacks and 101 total tackles for his team. He finished 5th in Heisman voting in 2021 and won the 2021 SEC Defensive Player of the Year award.

Anderson slowed up a bit during his senior year as he registered Conference-high 10 sacks and 51 total tackles. He still managed to win the 2022 SEC DPOY award and was named a Consensus All-American.

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