NFL Draft 2023 star Will Anderson's net worth, BMW deal and imposing nickname
The NFL draft is almost upon us and the sport’s brightest young stars are on the brink of playing the sport at the highest level.
Each team has closely studied the talent available to select and will be hoping they can hit the ground running for the remainder of the offseason and into their debut campaign.
One of those set to feature in the upcoming draft is a linebacker who possesses great explosiveness, physicality and incredible strength. Coming out of the University of Alabama, Will Anderson Jr is certainly a special talent who would enhance the fortunes of any team who selects him.
What is Will Anderson Jr’s net worth?
According to the YebScore website, the 21-year-old’s net worth ranges between $1 million to $3 million. In June 2021, the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) policy was approved by the NCAA Division 1 Board of Directors.
This allowed NCAA students and athletes to make money through brand endorsements and social media deals. The University of Alabama player earns approximately $1.4 million and has signed NIL deals with the likes of BMW and Dr. Teal’s.
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Sportskeeda reported Anderson Jr has signed a YOKE Gaming deal, a mobile gaming app that he will promote across his social media channels.
Will Anderson has also signed an agreement with Icon Source, a company that helps athletes monetize their NIL rights. The report also says he earns approximately $2,100 for each of his posts on Instagram.
The Alabama linebacker could be drafted inside the top five (Getty Images)Will Anderson's college career
After featuring in the 2020 All-American Bowl, Anderson Jr committed to playing college football at the University of Alabama. He made an immediate impact as he registered 34.5 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks, the most in the nation, as his team won the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship.
Anderson Jr was named in the All-SEC (Southeastern Conference Football) second team for his exploits and also earned the nickname "The Terminator". The 21-year-old’s second season saw him impress further, as he led the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) with the most tackles and sacks among his 102 total stops in 15 starts.
His stellar performances earned him the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, recognising him as the nation's top defender and won the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. He was also voted as the unanimous All-American, and was named in the All-SEC first team for the first time.
The athlete repeated his 2021 accomplishments in 2022, as he was once again awarded the Nagurski Trophy, became an All-American and was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. After making 51 tackles with 10 sacks and one interception in just 13 starts, Anderson took home more individual accolades, such as the Chuck Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, and the Lott IMPACT Trophy.
Will Anderson Jr and Bryce Young were Alabama teammates and are both set to be top picks in the NFL Draft (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)Will Anderson Jr’s NFL prospects
Given his defensive prowess and all-round ability, Sporting News expect Will Anderson Jr to be a top-five pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Judging by the fact all his college accomplishments took place in one of the most competitive football programs in the country, he will certainly appeal to many of the teams.
Sports reporter Vinnie Iyer is an admirer of Anderson Jr and claimed he would draft the youngster second behind Alabama team-mate Bryce Young. “Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness,” he said. “He has put it all together for top-flight production and is both relentless and technically sound. He will be hard to pass up at No. 1 overall, even vs. a franchise QB.”
An executive from an NFL NFC team told the official NFL website: "Power Five players with traits who get sacks in college are going to get sacks in the pros. Anderson is way more likely to succeed than any of these quarterbacks (in the draft). It’s not even close.”
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