Jamaal AndersonLast Updated:
March 5th, 2007
Managed By: Craig Strachan 
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OverviewJamaal Anderson is a big DE who is surprisingly athletic for his size. He arrived at Arkansas as a tall, lanky WR prospect. He stepped into a starting role at DE halfway through his sophomore year after an injury to Anthony Brown and really produced. His senior year exceeded everyone's best expectations and he has garnered the attention of the NFL as a result.
StrengthsHe has the size to add some bulk and strength to be a 5-tech DE. With a good amount of effort in an NFL weight room, I wouldn't be surprised to see him excel at the 3-tech in a 4-3 alignment too. Playing the 4-3 end as a senior, he showed a real nose for the big play, racking up nearly 20 tackles behind the LOS, including 13.5 sacks. He gets off the snap quickly and has the speed to get past the blocker before he has a chance to set up. He's able to get to the QB by flashing inside the OT, or by dipping a shoulder and rushing wide. Anderson has a high ceiling as he continues to learn how to play the position and grow into his frame.
WeaknessesInexperience. Anderson only has 19 career starts at DE. As a result, he is still learning technique. He often gets too high in his stance and can be washed out of the play too easily. He still needs to show more strength at the point of attack as he isn't the dominant run stopper that a man his size should be. If the blocker is able to engage him, Anderson struggles to disengage. He doesn't hand-fight particularly well and will give up on a play if he's unable to get an immediate advantage on the offensive lineman. As a pass-rusher, he tends to get too far upfield and too wide at times, which opens big holes for the running game. He'll need to become more disciplined at the next level.
ProjectionAnderson wowed everyone with his stellar senior season. His production in the tough SEC (especially considering his best games were against the best competition) combined with outstanding physical potential, could have Anderson looking at a first round selection in the 2007 NFL Draft.
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User: gopanthers
Date/Time: 04/24/2007 - 9:59AM CDT Predicted Round: Round 1 I'll take him all day if he's there at 14. Peppers and this guy at the other end? Forget about it... User: ytse_jammer Date/Time: 04/4/2007 - 7:45AM CDT Predicted Round: Round 1 He's the best pass rusher in this draft class, but he's more one-dimensional than guys like Adams or Carriker. He's got to add strength and useful power in his legs and better technique at getting off blockers, plays too upright against the run. His explosion off the snap is awesome and he takes good angles and shows good balance while at top speed a la Strahan. Compares favorably to Jared Allen of the Chiefs, though Anderson does have a learning curve. User: bkvikings Date/Time: 03/29/2007 - 9:34AM CDT Predicted Round: Round 1 if he doesnt go to minnesota i'll like him if he does i hate him, we want landry or quinn User: jedumas1985 Date/Time: 03/19/2007 - 5:34PM CDT Predicted Round: Round 1 An absolute beast The vikings need major help on offense but would be fools not to complete there defense with this monster at pick #7! User: rdoyle Date/Time: 03/14/2007 - 5:35PM CDT Predicted Round: Round 1 The guy is a beast. He's my #1 DE in this draft and possibly my top defensive player overall. He has tremendous size and athleticism, and he's still getting better every year. I think he has the ability to be a DE in either a 3-4 or 4-3, and he can make plays in both systems. Someday soon he might be one of the top DE's in the game. User: seahawkfan911 Date/Time: 02/25/2007 - 4:52PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: J200 Date/Time: 01/29/2007 - 5:03PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: DOLFIN89 Date/Time: 01/21/2007 - 5:50PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 i think miami should pass him up and get tedd ginn with this pick what a explosive wr for that deep threat miami need also with that speed can create separation from even elite cb User: bradhensley69 Date/Time: 01/21/2007 - 2:24AM CST Predicted Round: Round 2 No Comments Submitted User: tarkan Date/Time: 01/17/2007 - 2:52AM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 top DE on the board I think he goes to Lions at #2 unless they move down. Only way he slips is a bad time on cones . You don't fine 6'6" 280 lbs of fast DE around often he may end up with better physical stats than Mario last years first pick. User: Warriorz319 Date/Time: 01/13/2007 - 9:41PM CST Predicted Round: Round 2 Big Strong Demanding DE, Anderson is quicker then he looks and Is Big enough to be a 3-4 DE. Not a great pass Rusher but can get Pressure, is At his Best Aginst the Run. User: replay Date/Time: 01/12/2007 - 6:13PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 This guy will be a top 10 pick before its over, mark my words. Some scouts have said Anderson could be another Julius Peppers in the making... User: B_rent87 Date/Time: 01/10/2007 - 10:56PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 He would fit the Browns nicely but I hope Denver finds a way to trade up for him. User: cogan Date/Time: 01/8/2007 - 10:48PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 Although I haven't had the privalege to watch Jamaal very much, his size, speed, and sacks totals are extremely impressive. Add to that the fact that he twice had triple sack games this year against Tennessee & Wisconsin. This shows me that he plays big in big games. The Wisconsin game in particular, because it was a bowl game against a very good OL. I predict Anderson will shoot up the draft boards, & be taken in the first 5 picks of the 1st rd. He's big & will get bigger. He had 13.5 sacks & is just getting started. Here's hoping the Browns land him with the 3rd pick in the draft. Rate This Player |
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