Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles have struggled to recruit edge rushers this cycle, despite it being such a glaring need. They hope that #Tribe26’s newest member will help solve those concerns.
Jalen Anderson is a 6-foot-3, 241-pound defensive lineman who plays for Pearl River Community College. He’s considered the 11th best JUCO player in the nation by 247Sports Composite, and the 2nd best edge rusher. 247 itself ranks him as the best edge rusher in the JUCO ranks.
He is originally from Louisiana.
Anderson chose Florida State over three dozen other reported offers, including from Arizona State, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Memphis, Nebraska, Vanderbilt, and West Virginia. He was previously committed to FIU before his recruitment took off and he opened things back up.
Anderson recorded 39 tackles (nine for loss) and 2.5 sacks last season as a freshman. This season, Anderson has notched 41 tackles (11.5 for loss), seven sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception. He’ll be counted on to slide into the rotation quickly, as the Seminoles will need to replenish some of their edge depth next season.
