2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Evan Anderson, DT, Florida Atlantic

Evan Anderson is a dominant nose tackle for Florida Atlantic. He's a great run defender who demands double teams. Hula Bowl scout Brandon Harston breaks down Anderson as an NFL Prospect in his report. — Evan Anderson is a dominant nose tackle for Florida Atlantic. He’s a great run defender who demands double teams. Hula Bowl scout Brandon Harston breaks down Anderson as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Evan Anderson, #8
School (Code)	Florida Atlantic (FLAT)
Class Yr	4th year JR
Height, Weight	6030, 356e
40 Yd Dash	5.35e
Position/Depth	NT/ Starter
Honors/Captainship	‘23-preseason All-AAC First-Team honors by Athlon Magazine and Third-Team honors by Phil Steele’s‘22-Named Second Team All-C-USA‘21-Named C-USA Honorable Mention‘20-Named second-team freshman All-American by The Athletic
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	ALBI, INPU, TXNO
Scout Name / Date	Brandon Harston, 9/7/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	GP: 7 GS:
2021	GP: 12 GS:
2020	GP: 8 GS:

Player Summary:

Evan is a fourth year junior having started 27 games at FAU prior to the 2023 season. Has solid height and weight with huge legs and a strong upper body. Anderson displays very solid UOH and power at the POA. His play strength is very solid as he is difficult to block one on one, and is hard to move off the LOS in a double team. His presence as a run-stopper and hole clogger is very noticeable when he is in the game. He is not just a big immovable body, he also has solid short-area acceleration and is extremely competitive as he will try to run plays down from behind, and in valuable situations during the game, he is always in. He also has adequate speed to convert from a run stopper to a pass rusher to press the pocket on the QB. He has even played the 3tech, 2i, NT, and a little DE when Florida Atlantic went to an ODD front. Quick feet allow him to maintain his center of gravity while taking on double teams and still be in a position to make a play. He has adequate FBI and is quick to read the play as he attacks the Offensive line, sheds blocks, and makes the play or shuts the gap down.

Scheme Fit:

NG 3-4

Power Statement:

A large NG who plays with solid strength and has the quickness and athleticism to be fluid across the defensive line and be a premier run-stopper at the next level.