Colts Draft: Review, Grades and In-Depth Analysis

Round 3 Pick #29 – 93rd Overall:

Analysis: The Colts second pick of the 3rd round went to the selection of DE Henry Anderson from Stanford. In coach-speak, he is a “high ceiling, high floor guy.” Anderson is an intriguing addition to the front seven. who fits precisely into the front seven as a five-technique defensive end. 

Draft guru Mike Mayock listed Anderson as an under-the-radar prospect from his performance at the Senior Bowl. He has a great counter-punch and quick feet with a knack for “getting skinny” and splitting double teams.  At his size, he has the quickness and wiggle inside to get after the quarterback. Mayock was also impressed with this selection on draft night, “He’s long with deceiving strength. I think he’s an NFL starter all day long. He plays hard all day long and is a better athlete than you think. This is a really good pick here.” The Colts have been looking for consistent interior pass rushing for the entire Grigson-Pagano era and with Anderson, they may have committed larceny within the 2015 NFL Draft. 

Measurables: At 6’6″ 291 lbs, Anderson is a big body lineman and has the frame to add more weight to his frame and is looking to do so. Anderson’s height-weight-speed attributes are impressive. He posted the top combine numbers in both the 3-Cone Drill and 20-yard Shuttle among the defensive linemen. He ran a 7.20 second 3-Cone Drill and a 4.19 20-yard Shuttle. With a five second 40-yard dash at the combine and 23 bench reps at 225lbs at his Pro Day, Anderson stands out as a freakishly athletic big man.

Scheme Fit:  Anderson projects to be a future starter. At a minimum, he is going to help as a rotational lineman, but has the chance to compete in training camp while he adds to his frame and evolves his technique. It is also very likely he works his way right into a starting role. During their Day 2 Press Conference, Pagano likened Anderson to Kelly Gregg formerly of the Baltimore Ravens and an integral piece to their #1 rated defenses in 2006 and 2007.

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Analysis: The Colts second pick of the 3rd round went to the selection of DE Henry Anderson from Stanford. In coach-speak, he is a “high ceiling, high floor guy.” Anderson is an intriguing addition to the front seven. who fits precisely into the front seven as a five-technique defensive end. 

Draft guru Mike Mayock listed Anderson as an under-the-radar prospect from his performance at the Senior Bowl. He has a great counter-punch and quick feet with a knack for “getting skinny” and splitting double teams.  At his size, he has the quickness and wiggle inside to get after the quarterback. Mayock was also impressed with this selection on draft night, “He’s long with deceiving strength. I think he’s an NFL starter all day long. He plays hard all day long and is a better athlete than you think. This is a really good pick here.” The Colts have been looking for consistent interior pass rushing for the entire Grigson-Pagano era and with Anderson, they may have committed larceny within the 2015 NFL Draft. 

Measurables: At 6’6″ 291 lbs, Anderson is a big body lineman and has the frame to add more weight to his frame and is looking to do so. Anderson’s height-weight-speed attributes are impressive. He posted the top combine numbers in both the 3-Cone Drill and 20-yard Shuttle among the defensive linemen. He ran a 7.20 second 3-Cone Drill and a 4.19 20-yard Shuttle. With a five second 40-yard dash at the combine and 23 bench reps at 225lbs at his Pro Day, Anderson stands out as a freakishly athletic big man.

Scheme Fit:  Anderson projects to be a future starter. At a minimum, he is going to help as a rotational lineman, but has the chance to compete in training camp while he adds to his frame and evolves his technique. It is also very likely he works his way right into a starting role. During their Day 2 Press Conference, Pagano likened Anderson to Kelly Gregg formerly of the Baltimore Ravens and an integral piece to their #1 rated defenses in 2006 and 2007.