2017 NFL Draft big board: Top 10 linebacker prospects
By Dan Dahlke
8. Alex Anzalone, Florida (6-3, 243) — Film Grade: 75.5
Quick Take: Anzalone is tough, hard-nosed linebacker with admirable linebacker traits. He lays it all on the field every time he plays, and he also displays solid speed and athleticism for his position. Unfortunately, the former Gator linebacker missed the final five games of the 2016 season because of a broken arm. On top of this, it was his only season as a starter, so there’s a small sample size when it comes to evaluating his film. His game remains raw, despite the potential. Anzalone can get caught over-pursing against the run, and at times misses making the stop in the open field because he’s too aggressive and sacrifices his tackling technique in order to deliver a big hit. Still, despite these concerns with his game, he’s still a high-motor player with a good athletic build.