MJ Anderson
MJ Anderson  DL  Iowa State | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
MJ Anderson
Height
6-2
Weight
269
College
Iowa State
Position
DL/EDGE
Class
Junior
Home town
Saint Louis, MO
71.0/100
Player Rating
70
PositionRank (DL)
5.05
FortyYD Time
Sacks
3.5
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
37
Sol tackles
20

MJ Anderson DL/EDGE Iowa State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

MJ Anderson DL/EDGE Iowa State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 5.05 seconds (33%*)
Age: 22.8 DOB: 01/15/2001
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (22%*) Weight: 269 (25%*)
Hands: 9 1/4 (21%*) Arm: 33 3/4 (58%*) Span: 82 (79%*)
Forty: 5.05 (P) (33%*) Shuttle: 4.69 (P) (24%*)
Vertical: 33 (C) (68%*) Broad: 113 (P) (61%*)
Three Cone: 7.78 (P) (17%*) Bench: DNP
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 5.05 seconds (33%*)
Age: 22.8 DOB: 01/15/2001
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-2 (22%*) Weight: 269 (25%*)
Hands: 9 1/4 (21%*) Arm: 33 3/4 (58%*)
Span: 82 (79%*)
Forty: 5.05 (P) (33%*) Shuttle: 4.69 (P) (24%*)
Vertical: 33 (C) (68%*) Broad: 113 (P) (61%*)
3 Cone: 7.78 (P) (17%*) Bench: DNP
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 71.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Tackling:
41%
Pass Rush:
73%
Run Defense:
75%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #392 Position rank: #70
College Games: 28 College Snaps: 608
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 74/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 88 Stars 247 RATING: 88/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
Draft Profile: Bio
MJ Anderson from Christian Brothers College High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Anderson joined Minnesota.

In 2019 as a freshman Anderson saw action in just one game and played a total of 3 snaps for the Golden Gophers. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.

As a sophomore for the Golden Gophers in 2020 Anderson played in 5 games and took part in 65 snaps for the Golden Gophers. He recorded just one tackle, one assist, while adding 2 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 5 total pressures, and 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack during the year.

In 2021 as a junior Anderson played in 10 games and contributed on 176 snaps. He recorded just 6 tackles, 3 assists while making 6 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 10 total pressures, which included 7 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack on the year.

After season's end Anderson transferred to Iowa State where as a senior for the Cyclones in 2022 Anderson played 12 games and took part in 364 snaps for the Cyclones. He also added 24 tackles, 5 assists, and 23 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 19 total pressures, which included 12 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Flashes nimble feet to chase running backs and mobile quarterbacks to the sideline when lined up at end. Spins off blocks to get back into the play.
  • Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
  • He’s a high-motor player, and Anderson shows good enough hand use, as well as a tight spin move, to win as an edge rusher.
  • Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which he uses with impressive precision.
  • Anderson has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground, as well as the upper-body strength to shed blockers.
  • A technician with a high motor, he has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Anderson shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Doesn’t have explosive athleticism, and Anderson lacks the quickness to consistently win as an edge burner. He’s going to have to win through creativity and effort.
  • Anderson has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and he needs to make better use of his hands.
  • Not overly flexible or loose. Limited, predictable pass-rush arsenal. Struggles to locate the ball at times and needs to do a better job with his read-and-react skills.

MJ Anderson percentiles vs other Defensive Linemen (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate MJ Anderson (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
251.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
54.0