Alex Anzalone

Alex Anzalone

28-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Detroit Lions
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Few players benefited more than Anzalone did from Detroit's offseason switch to a 4-3 base defense. Seemingly locked into a coveted role at middle linebacker that doesn't exist in all defenses, Anzalone could be a tackle machine behind an improving Lions defensive line that features Michael Brockers and 2022 second overall pick Aidan Hutchinson. While those in dynasty leagues will want to keep in mind that Malcolm Rodriguez or Derrick Barnes could be the future of the position in Motown, the job should be Anzalone's to lose entering the coming campaign. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the Lions in March of 2023.
Agrees to extension
LBDetroit Lions
March 13, 2023
The Lions re-signed Anzalone to a three-year, $18.75 million contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
After racking up a career-high 125 tackles this past season, Anzalone has seemingly earned himself a few more years as Detroit's starting middle linebacker following Monday's signing. The 28-year-old was also made available for all 17 games in 2023.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
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Detroit LionsLions 2022 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
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535%
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343%
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Measurables Review
How do Alex Anzalone's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
237 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.63 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.25 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.88 sec
 
Vertical Jump
30.5 in
 
Broad Jump
116 in
 
Bench Press
16 reps
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
32.13 in
 
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February 15, 2022
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IDP Analysis: Hicks Ready to Rack up Tackles
December 21, 2021
Cardinal linebacker Jordan Hicks’ matchup with the Colts and Jonathan Taylor provides him an opportunity to achieve his fifth double-digit tackling effort of the season.
Gameday Injuries: Week 15
Gameday Injuries: Week 15
December 19, 2021
December 19, 2021
Juan Carlos Blanco navigates the largest and most unpredictable injury report yet of the season as COVID-19 has a seismic impact on the NFL's Week 15 slate.
NFL Game Previews: Tuesday Night Matchups
December 16, 2021
Erik Siegrist previews the Tuesday night matchups with game predictions, fantasy projections and DFS picks as Russell Wilson and the Seahawks look to beat the Rams in L.A.
IDP Analysis: Chinn Back on Track
December 13, 2021
Jordan Mazzara looks at IDP options for Week 15 and notes Jeremy Chinn’s uptick in tackles over the last five games and considers him a “set it and forget it” pick.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
Coming over from New Orleans, Anzalone is reportedly familiar with the 3-4 defense that Detroit's new coaching staff is trying to install. However, the Florida product will need to beat out Jahlani Tavai for the starting job at inside linebacker next to Jamie Collins.
After landing on the IR in September, Anzalone should be fully healthy for the 2020 season. His health is a concern as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, as he's missed 26 total games due to injury through his first three seasons in the league. Despite having only one full season under his belt (2018), Anzalone is fully expected to compete for a starting job, though upstart rookie Zack Baun will be in the mix for that job too.
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Totals 125 tackles in 2022
LBDetroit Lions
January 22, 2023
Anzalone recorded 125 tackles with 1.5 sacks, five pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 17 games in 2023.
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Leading tackler in easy win
LBDetroit Lions
January 3, 2023
Anzalone recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 41-10 victory versus the Bears.
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Ties game-high nine stops
LBDetroit Lions
December 13, 2022
Anzalone recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during Sunday's 34-23 win over the Vikings.
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Picks off first pass
LBDetroit Lions
November 25, 2022
Anzalone recorded nine tackles and one interception in Thursday's 28-25 loss to Buffalo.
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Racks up 10 tackles
LBDetroit Lions
November 14, 2022
Anzalone amassed 10 tackles (six solo), one pass deflection and one forced fumble in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears.
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