Aaron Anderson

● Rocked-up physique (short, but not small) ● Accelerates quickly to make things difficult for open-field defenders ● Feet flash suddenness for abrupt cuts and movements ● Gets underneath man coverage and understands how to attack leverage ● Out of control at times but gets in and out of breaks ● Has a nose for space once the ball is in his hands ● Covers up the ball and grinds his legs to finish as a ball carrier ● Wasn’t a regular returner but put up a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown in 2024 ● Not afraid of the work — has the competitive juices to fight for a spot

● Lack of size and length shows in multiple ways ● Can be outreached and redirected by long-armed corners ● Hands tend to be hit or miss, with too many double catches ● Limited route tree on 2025 tape ● Expected to see better elusiveness after the catch ● Dealt with lingering left knee issues throughout college — MCL and meniscus injuries prior to his freshman season in 2022 required minor surgery; surgery on the same knee before enrolling at LSU and played through “irritation” at different points the past few seasons; also battled toe and elbow injuries during his redshirt junior season in 2025.

A two-year starter at LSU, Anderson worked primarily out of the slot (89.5 percent of snaps) in former offensive coordinator Joe Sloan’s scheme. After a redshirt season at Alabama, he returned to his home state for his final three college seasons. He was used primarily as a quick-strike target (screens, slants, etc.) in 2025, with 75.8 percent of his grabs coming within nine yards of the line of scrimmage. More quick than explosive, Anderson has the lower-body lightning to reach his landmarks and access top gear in a hurry. His focus lapses and smaller catch radius are frustrating, but he plays tough through contact with his rocked-up build. Though there are some wasted movements in his releases and breaks, he can create his own separation with his athleticism. Overall, Anderson is more than just a gadget player (as his usage in 2025 would suggest). Given his size and injury history, though, it can be tough to feel great about his NFL ceiling. A Ray-Ray McCloud-type career might be his best NFL path.