Linebacker Alex Anzalone was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft out of the University of Florida. Some may argue his talent was worth a higher round pick, but his long history of injuries in college caused him to fall into the Saints’ lap.
Through four games as a rookie, Anzalone showed promise, but then a shoulder injury derailed the rest of his season and raised questions about his durability.
His sophomore season saw him play in all 16 games, and begin to take away snaps from linebacker A.