Alabama Freshmen named to FWAA Freshman All-American Team
The Football Writer s Association of America released their annual Freshman All-American team, featuring two standout Tide freshmen. Will Anderson and Malachi Moore were both named to the Freshman All-American team while Anderson was also named the Shawn Alexander National Freshman of the Year.
Anderson, who was a cornerstone of the Tide s defense this season, was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team as well as receiving second team All-SEC honors. The former five-star recruit started every game this season for Alabama and recorded 52 tackles and a forced fumble. Anderson also led the Tide defense with eight quarterback pressures this year and was tied for second in the SEC in sacks with seven. Alabama s defense saw a lot of impact from freshmen this year between Anderson and fellow FWAA Freshman All-American Malachi Moore.