Will Anderson names the top OT he faced during his college career

Will Anderson has faced a lot of talented offensive lineman across his collegiate career. That’s to be expected when playing against the rest of the SEC, the best the country has to offer.

On Wednesday, after naming the best running back he’s seen in the college game, Anderson named the top offensive tackle he faced across his 3 years in Tuscaloosa: Tennessee’s Darnell Wright.

Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson, a likely top-five pick, says that Tennessee’s Darnell Wright is the best OT he faced in college. Anderson mentioned how much better Wright got year-to-year. Pointed to his ability to mirror rushers and anchor at his size.

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Why Darnell Wright?

Wright was the No. 10 overall recruit in the Class of 2019 and was Tennessee’s top signee in a class that included Henry To’o To’o, Wanya Morris and Aaron Beasley.

Wright earned unanimous first-team All-SEC honors. He also led the team in offensive snaps this past season with 895 across 13 games, allowing no sacks in the process.

And he’s caught the attention of a lot of people so far. He’s expected to be a 1st round draft pick, going as high as No. 16 in Mel Kiper’s recent projections.

Wright faced off against Anderson 3 times across his career.