Alabama’s Bryce Young, Will Anderson Declare for 2023 NFL Draft

The pair could be top-five picks in this year’s draft class.

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, linebacker Will Anderson Jr., running back Jahmyr Gibbs and defensive back Brian Branch announced on Monday that they are declaring for the 2023 NFL draft.

Young and Anderson, two of the top prospects in the draft, could potentially be selected No. 1. Entering the offseason, Anderson is the top overall prospect according to NFL Draft Bible, while Young is the top quarterback and third overall prospect.

Right now, the Texans are in position to make the No. 1 pick, and with their need for a quarterback, Young could be the choice. The Bears currently are poised to pick second, followed by the Seahawks at third and Cardinals at fourth. Each of those teams likely will have interest in Anderson.

Bryce Young announced that he is declaring for the 2023 NFL draft

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— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 2, 2023

After winning the Heisman Trophy last season, Young had another strong year for the Crimson Tide. Over the past two seasons, he has thrown for 8,200 yards with 79 touchdown passes and just 12 interceptions. Anderson, meanwhile, has been a top defensive player since joining Alabama in 2020. In his three-year college career, Anderson recorded 34.5 sacks, including 17.5 sacks during the 2021 season.

Gibbs is currently ranked No. 23 overall in this year’s class by NFL Draft Bible. The former Georgia Tech player recorded 1,370 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns this season.

Branch spent three seasons at Alabama, playing in 35 games for the Crimson Tide over that span. He recorded 172 tackles with four sacks and three interceptions during his college career and is ranked No. 22 overall by NFL Draft Bible.