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Currently projected to be selected within the first five picks of the 2023 NFL Draft, Alabama Crimson Tide EDGE Will Anderson Jr. could have one of the best careers in his class, not in the least because of his immense potential. Speaking on ESPN prior to the beginning of NFL Draft, Alabama men’s football head […]

  First round NFL Draft prospect and former Alabama defensive end Will Anderson, Jr. is one of the most celebrated and decorated players in Crimson Tide history. Anderson, Jr. was a key part of the Tide’s 2020 national title team, and  two-time winner of the Bronco Nagurski Trophy for best defensive lineman in the country. […]

The hype surrounding the 2023 NFL draft is ramping up as the days turn to hours before the madness begins. As we are almost certain that Bryce Young will be going No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers, we take a look who could be going No. 3 overall. Below, we continue our NFL odds series […]

The hype surrounding the 2023 NFL draft is ramping up as the days turn to hours before the madness begins. As we are almost certain that Bryce Young will be going No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers, we take a look who could be going No. 2 overall.. Below, we continue our NFL odds series […]

One of the most exciting times for college football players is here. The 2023 NFL draft will take place April 27 through April 29. Below we will continue our NFL draft odds series with a first defensive player drafted prediction and pick. This is one of the most anticipated weekends of the NFL season. Teams […]

With 12 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Texans are well-positioned. Four of these were obtained through trade in the sixth round. They have the second and 12th overall picks, as well as six selections among the first 105 picks. This allows them to choose a franchise quarterback and surround him with a good […]

As of this writing, the Arizona Cardinals own the 3rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After that, they have seven more picks to go. There are many ways these picks can go, of course, but they could surely use more depth on their roster. Here we’ll look at three bold predictions for the […]

After their Russell Wilson trade with the Denver Broncos, the Seattle Seahawks lucked into the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With the draft approaching, the Seahawks wanted to get a better look at one of the best defenders in this year’s class in Will Anderson Jr. The Seahawks are hosting Anderson […]

As we inch closer to the 2023 NFL Draft, highly-touted quarterback Bryce Young continues to find his name circulating within the league’s rumor mill. With his strong arm and major on-field accomplishments, the 21-year-old is considered to be the best prospect at his position heading into the draft, with many predicting he’ll wind up being […]

The Arizona Cardinals currently own the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and when you pick that high, you’ve got to make it count. Arizona doesn’t need (or really, can’t afford) to take a quarterback, so they should get the best, safest, non-QB available. And that Cardinals draft pick would be Alabama pass-rusher […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and trade speculation should be at an all-time high until the end of the month. The Detroit Lions traded away Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons, and now they are bringing in Alabama star Will Anderson Jr. for a visit, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL […]

When NFL Draft season rolls around, hot takes will flow aplenty. The 2023 NFL Draft is no different. This time, Chris Simms dropped an eye-dropping take on Alabama star Will Anderson. Anderson was ranked fifth in Simms’ top five edge rushers in the 2023 class. He stood below Tyree Wilson, Lukas Van Ness, Nolan Smith […]

Led by head coach Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions put together a 2022 season that defied all expectations. The team finished with a 9-8 record while nearly earning a trip to the playoffs. Following the end of the season, the Lions have been major players in free agency. They have added upgrades on both sides […]

After a 4-13 season, the Arizona Cardinals approach the offseason attempting to rebuild around the assets they already have. Last season’s record was far from ideal, but it did earn the Cardinals the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. That’s something new general manager Monti Ossenfort can work with. Here we’ll […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is just one month away and there is a ton of chatter surrounding many of the top NFL prospects. There are many great defensive prospects in this year’s NFL Draft, so let’s continue our NFL odds series with a prediction for the first defensive player taken in the 2023 NFL Draft. […]

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up this weekend, giving prospects the chance to show their talent in front of scouts from across the league. Every team was paying close attention at the Combine, but especially those with top draft picks like the Arizona Cardinals. To say that Arizona had a rough 2022 season would […]

With Super Bowl 57 in the rearview mirror, everyone’s focus in the football world is on the 2023 NFL offseason, and one of the biggest events of the offseason is always the draft. Following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Combine, teams should have a good idea of who they want to select with their […]

It seems as if in every NFL Draft season, there is one quarterback who simply divides executives and scouts across the league. This year, that player may end up being former Alabama passer Bryce Young. Following a three-season run at Alabama, Young revealed in January that he declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. Young has […]

Historically, the Chicago Bears have been most dangerous when embracing a strong defensive identity. Last season’s team was ions away from achieving that status. Fortunately for fans, though, the organization has the opportunity to rebuild their once proud defense in the NFL Draft. Bears general manager Ryan Poles has made it clear he intends to […]

With the 2022-23 season officially in the books, organizations are already looking toward 2023 and beyond. It will all start with the 2023 NFL Draft, which will happen in late April in Kansas City, Missouri. Among the top prospects of the class, Will Anderson Jr. should be one of the first players off the board […]

When New England Patriots QB Mac Jones left Alabama in 2021, he left a Crimson Tide team that just won a national championship. He also left a strong impression on his younger teammates on that 2020 National Championship team. Will Anderson, who played with Jones at Alabama, recalled how the now New England Patriots quarterback […]

Alabama football linebacker Will Anderson Jr., who met with the Chicago Bears earlier this week at the NFL draft combine, had a message for the team on Wednesday morning. “The culture is great there,” said Anderson Jr., per 670 the Score. “I can tell they’re on to something special.” Anderson Jr., who had an emotional walk-off during […]

The Chicago Bears are on the clock in the 2023 NFL Draft, even if the draft is still two months away. After finishing with a 3-14 record in 2022, the Bears landed the top overall pick in the upcoming draft, and will have a big decision to make when it comes to who they will […]

The NFL Combine is set to begin this week, with some players expected to arrive at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this Monday. Among the many NFL Draft prospects who will be at the said site is Georga Bulldogs star defensive lineman Jalen Carter, though, he will not be showing off his abilities on […]

The Arizona Cardinals 2022 season was a disaster. The team finished 4-13, and quarterback Kyler Murray tore his ACL. Now the team heads into the 2023 NFL offseason with a lot of problems to fix. Here are four bold Cardinals offseason predictions as to how they do that. The terrible 2022 Cardinals season cost head […]

Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson was a terror for opposing offenses in his years with the Crimson Tide, so much so that he’s projected as a top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. As usual, everyone wants to compare this year’s players to someone that’s in the league already. In this case, Anderson has been […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft approaching, numerous Alabama prospects are waiting to hear their name called. The Crimson Tide led every team in the country with 13 players invited to the Scouting Combine. All 13 players will be looking to build off of their Alabama prestige and prove they belong in the NFL. Alabama Football […]

Alabama edge-rusher Will Anderson Jr. is one of the top prospects of the 2023 NFL Draft. After a standout career with the Crimson Tide, the pass-rusher is now a top-five prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. With the NFL’s annual selection conference just over two months away, here is a Will Anderson NFL draft profile […]

The Arizona Cardinals gave their coach, Kliff Kingsbury, general manager, Steve Keim, and quarterback, Kyler Murray, long-term extensions within the last year. Now, Kingsbury is fired, Keim stepped down, and Murray is on the shelf recovering from a torn ACL. That’s a big mess. However, in the National Football League, things can turn around in […]

Heading into the 2022 season, expectations were sky-high for Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. With Kliff Kinsbury leading the charge, this team was meant to build on a strong 2021 season. But instead, this team headed in a different direction. The Cardinals finished this past season with a 4-13 record and in last place […]

Despite not reaching the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019 and just the second time since the Playoff’s introduction in 2014, Alabama still had a roster loaded with NFL-caliber talent. Those players have now finished their respective careers for the Crimson Tide. They will now move on to bigger and better things […]

With the Wild Card round starting up, the NFL has plenty to look forward to before the Super Bowl on February 12th. But for the 18 teams that missed the playoffs, their sights are set on the NFL Draft, making this 2023 NFL mock draft very important. With plenty of players from the SEC dominating […]

In a surprising turn of events, the Chicago Bears ended up earning the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft thanks to a last-minute one-point win by the Houston Texans in Week 18. With a league-worst 3-14 record, the Bears are now on the clock to make the first selection. However, nothing is settled […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts will have the fourth overall pick. They are in a prime position to either trade up or select whichever elite prospect falls to them. But regardless of what they choose to do, the decision will likely have long-term ramifications on the future of this franchise. Once […]

After Lovie Smith led the Houston Texans to a surprising victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18 and the Chicago Bears lost to the Minnesota Vikings, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft now goes to the Bears. With the emergence of Justin Fields this season, the 2023 Bears NFL draft is […]

Bryce Young and Will Anderson unsurprisingly declared for the NFL Draft just days after leading Alabama football to a Sugar Bowl win over Kansas State. It’s likely that Young and Anderson, projected top picks in the draft, will find themselves on different teams in the pros. Bryce Young clearly knows that, as he had a […]

There will be a trio of Alabama Crimson Tide players in next April’s NFL Draft, after quarterback Bryce Young, edge-runner Will Anderson Jr. and running back Jahmyr Gibbs all announced their decision to forgo remaining eligibility and declare on Monday morning. None of the three superstars made a shocking revelation with their families in attendance […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide took care of business on Saturday with a 45-20 win over Kansas State in the 2022 Sugar Bowl. From Bryce Young’s five touchdown passes to Will Anderson’s assertiveness to disrupt the Will Howard-led Wildcats offense, the Crimson Tide orchestrated quite a convincing performance in the final game of their campaign. Alabama […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2022 Sugar Bowl win over Kansas State likely marked the end of an era for multiple players in the program, including Will Anderson Jr. The junior linebacker is expected to soon declare for the 2023 NFL Draft, where he is projected to be selected in the first round. Anderson could have […]