The Texas DE we got as a gift, late signing

[BigGunn]

Can any one provide an update as to how this young man is developing ? I believe his name was Eric. How is he doing in practices and where is he working out ? Are the coaches making a linebacker out of him ? He was a bit light to play the dl in the SEC. Any news would be appreciated. Also, as a side note, I met some great young guys from upstate Bama who were contractors helping to clean up hurricane destruction here in nw Fl. Was good for the soul.

Thanks,

RTR

 

[Roll_Tide_Gal]

Eryk Anders, #51. He will redshirt this year and Coach Kines really likes his speed and work ethic. Kines said something to the tune of "God made him real fast and he likes to run fast."

 

[runtheoption22]

working at LB, last I heard....if he doesn't pick it up, he'll move back to end.

 

[Love the Ping]

If I remember correctly, he was a DT in high school. It's no suprise that he is having trouble adapting to playing standing up, if that's what you're referring to, rto. Obviously he can't be an SEC DT. Hopefully the staff will be patient with him as he learns a completely foreign position. We have plenty of DEs. We need LBs.

 

[ajacks04]

I remember Kines saying that he was doing quite well having never played linebacker before. I know that during fall camp, he was all around the ball. He may not have known exactly what he was doing, but he was doing it pretty good.

 

[drsmithofga]

I really love it when Alabama finds such players. Strong track record of contribution coming from such finds, too, over the years. I have no doubt that Eryk's discovery will be the subject of sports commentary in years to come.

 

[TommyMac]

I have a feeling he's gonna turn out to be special, he played DT at the 5A level in Texas and had over 100 tackles, about half of which were either sacks or behind the LOS. Sounds like he's blessed with great instincts and a great motor. Plus, he was a sprinter on the track team.