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2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Here are your top-10 edge prospects

By Dan Dahlke

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after making a sack during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after making a sack during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) during the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) during the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Ryan Anderson, Alabama (6-2, 258) — Film Grade: 78.5

Quick Take: Anderson is a player we could see slip on draft boards as April nears. The Senior Bowl reaffirmed some concerns seen on film.

While possessing good straight-line speed, Anderson is only an average athlete who could be a liability in coverage if asked to drop in space.

Anderson does set a strong edge, and with a similar build to Nick Perry, he’s a stout run defender.

The former Alabama outside linebacker does possess enough pass rush ability to compete for a starting spot in the NFL, but he’s not the explosive athlete needed to be a true impact player.

He’s more of a downhill athlete, and this could limit him to a situational pass rusher role in a 4-3 front or early-down player in a 3-4.

Anderson would be a great pick late on Day 2 of the draft.

Traits: 1. Athletic Ability (7/10)  2. Play Speed (3.5/5)  3. Mental Processing (4/5)  4. Play Strength (9/10)  5. Impact (8/10)  6. Run Defense (9/10)  7. Pass Rush (12/15)  8. Hands/Length (7/10)  9. Explosiveness (8/10)  10. Coverage (2/5)  11. Motor/Pursuit (9/10)

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