Will Anderson News: Sack, fumble recovery in win
Alabama’s star linebacker continues to make an impact
Will Anderson Jr. continues to make an impact for the Alabama Crimson Tide. In Alabama’s 30-12 win over LSU on Saturday, Anderson recorded a sack and fumble recovery. He also had two tackles for loss. This performance comes on the heels of a strong outing against Mississippi State last week, in which Anderson had two sacks and a forced fumble. Anderson is one of the most talented players in college football, and he is a key part of Alabama’s defense.
A force on the field
In his first two seasons at Alabama, Anderson has already established himself as one of the best pass rushers in the country. He had 10 sacks and 17 tackles for loss in 2021 and is on pace to surpass those numbers this season. Anderson’s ability to get to the quarterback is a major asset for Alabama’s defense, and he is a key reason why the Crimson Tide have one of the top defenses in the country. In addition to his pass-rushing skills, Anderson is also a very good run defender. He is strong and physical and can shed blocks to make tackles. Anderson is a complete linebacker who can make plays all over the field. He is a valuable part of Alabama’s defense and will be a key player for the Crimson Tide as they look to make a run at the College Football Playoff.
Stats and Accomplishments
Here are some of Anderson’s stats and accomplishments:
- 23 tackles in five games this season
- 6.0 sacks in five games this season
- 17 tackles for loss in 13 games in 2021
- 10 sacks in 13 games in 2021
- Freshman All-American in 2021
- Second-team All-SEC in 2021
- Preseason All-American in 2022
- Preseason All-SEC in 2022