Bryce Young and Will Anderson WILL PLAY for Alabama in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Eve rather than opt out of preparing for the NFL Draft… as Nick Saban reveals all his players are available
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Alabama coach Nick Saban confirmed to reporters Friday night that quarterback Bryce Young and linebacker Will Anderson will play in the Sugar Bowl on December 31 rather than opt out of preparing for the Alabama draft. nfl.
The Crimson Tide, in fact, had no players who opted out of the bowling game, according to Saban.
Young is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, and Anderson, considered one of the best defensive prospects available, is also expected to be a top pick.
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is expected to be drafted No. 1 in the 2023 NFL Draft
Will Anderson (right) will also be high up in the draft, but he’ll play for Alabama in their bowl first.
More players in recent years have chosen to sit out of bowling games to protect their bodies and, in turn, their draft stock. Saban framed the decisions by Young and Anderson as team-first moves.
“I think it’s a great example for guys who respect their teammates,” Saban said, “they want to be a part of their team, they know the impact they can have, the value they can create, that they can create for themselves.” . playing well against good competition.
‘I am extremely proud of these guys. We will support them in any way we can.
Young has confirmed that he will play New Year’s Eve in the Sugar Bowl, rather than opt out.
Anderson was previously tipped to be the No. 1 pick and has recorded 51 tackles so far this season.
Alabama (10-2) missed the SEC championship game and finished in fifth place in the college football playoff standings, the first team to come off the playoff field. The Crimson Tide will face Big 12 champion Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl.
Young, the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, has followed up a breakout season completing 64.1 percent of his passes for 3,007 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions thus far.
Anderson, at one point considered the likely No. 1 draft pick in 2023, has had 51 tackles, 10 sacks and 6 picks this season.