Nick Saban’s advice to Alabama’s Bryce Young, Will Anderson Jr. about NFL draft

Alabama football coach Nick Saban gave advice on the NFL’s draft after the Crimson Tide beat the Kansas Wildcats 45-20 in Saturday’s Sugar Bowl.

In the post-game press conference, Saban offered his wisdom on the player who decided to declare in the NFL Draft. Junior quarterback Bryce Young and junior linebacker Will Anderson Jr. are expected to be high picks in the first round, but have officially declared eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. not

“We want them to make the best business decisions for themselves and their future,” Saban said. , the business decision has always been that it’s probably best to go to the draft unless you have some other reason to feel unprepared…or you have another goal you want to achieve.

“And that’s the advice I’ve been giving to all my players over the years, so I think these guys probably deserve that kind of attention when the draft comes around.”

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Several mock drafts saw Young come first overall and Anderson second.

After choosing to play in the Sugar Bowl, quarterback Bryce Young completed 15 passes for 321 yards with five touchdowns. Anderson Jr. made an emotional exit Following the Crimson Tide beatdown in New Orleans.

This article originally appeared in Tuscaloosa News: NFL Draft Advice from Nick Saban to Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr.