Bryce Young has had the privilege of not having to face Will Anderson in a full contact situation yet. That’s because the 2 Alabama All-Americans have played together for 3 years in Tuscaloosa.

Yes, they’ve faced each other in practice, but it’s highly unlikely Alabama’s staff gave anyone, much less Anderson, a green light to tee off against its star quarterback.

However, with both Young and Anderson declaring for the NFL Draft on Monday, the now-former Alabama quarterback will play against Anderson at some point during their pro careers. Young may very well be the No. 1 overall pick, while Anderson will likely be a top 3-to-5 pick.

During Young’s press conference on Monday to announce his intentions to enter the NFL Draft, he was asked what he would tell Anderson ahead of playing against him in the future.

“Please take it easy. Remember all the good times we had,” Young said, via Chase Goodbread. “Before we play I’ll probably send him a picture of us from freshman year together.”

Not only is Young is a former Heisman Trophy winner and star quarterback on one of college football’s elite programs, he’s easily one of the most likable players in the country. It also speaks volumes that Young (and Anderson) elected to play in the bowl game with his teammates instead of opting out and conditioning for the NFL Combine and Draft.

Young leaves Alabama with 80 passing touchdowns and nearly 8,400 yards passing. It was a remarkable career for both Young and Anderson, and both should have long NFL careers, too.