He is no longer considered a freshman at this point in the season; however, the final game of his first year at the University of Alabama will be for a College Football Playoff National Championship.
In a strong lineage of pass rushers under Nick Saban, William Anderson has shown promise to be just as fearsome as Courtney Upshaw, Rashaan Evans, Ryan Anderson, Tim Williams, Anfernee Jennings and Terrell Lewis. As a five-star from Hampton, Ga., Anderson did not have spring football nor did he have a typical summer or fall program. However, the explosive edge player and sack specialist made it work to his advantage.