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Will Anderson Jr., Alabama Crimson Tide. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n
Will Anderson Jr. is about to be some NFL franchise’s 21st century version of Derrick Thomas.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
By declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft<\/a>, Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. projects as the best defensive player to star in Tuscaloosa since the legendary Derrick Thomas.<\/p>\n
In three years playing for Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide, what didn’t Anderson accomplish? He won a national title as a true freshman before becoming a two-time unanimous All-American and bringing back to Tuscaloosa so much impressive hardware. Anderson is essentially a fail-proof NFL Draft prospect. He will be coming off the board inside of the top-five. Do not overthink this.<\/p>\n
Here are three NFL<\/a> teams that should look to bolster their pass rush by drafting Anderson high.<\/p>\n