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DE Jamaal Anderson, Atlanta Falcons
HT: 6-5, WT: 278, Born: 2-6-1986, College: Arkansas, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 8
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2008 Projections
| TKL | AST | SACK | FF | FR | INT | PD | FPT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Norton | 33 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 79.25 |
| Aaron Rudnicki | 36 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 86.00 |
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Anderson still has the skill set that made him a top ten draft pick in 2007. Though his very disappointing rookie stats don't show it, he has above-average explosiveness for his frame and a good understanding of how to rush the passer. Many young defensive ends take a year to adjust to the professional game before showing big improvement as second year players. Anderson is as good a candidate as any. He's still opposite a pass-rushing force (John Abraham) who will attract the bulk of the attention of the offensive line. And he'll be aligned a little differently this season, which could boost his sack numbers. It may not be reasonable to project a Mario Williams like jump to 45 solos and 12 sacks, but Anderson is a solid DL3-4 pick with upside.
Writeups last modified: 2008-05-24 07:56:01
