- Joined
- Apr 7, 2013
- Messages
- 123,340
Brugler's analysis...
9. BRADLEE ANAE | Utah 6033 | 257 lbs. | SR. Laie, Hawaii (Kahuku) 1/17/1998 (age 22.27) #6
BACKGROUND: Bradlee Anae (uh-ny) was a three-sport letterman at Kahuku, competing in basketball, football and track. He was a three-year starting linebacker and defensive end, helping Kahuku reach the state semifinals in 2014. As a senior, Anae earned first-team all-state honors with 42 tackles and 11.0 sacks. He led the program to a 13-0 record and the 2015 Division I state championship, defeating Saint Louis, 39-14, which was quarterbacked by junior Tua Tagovailoa. A three-star defensive end recruit out of high school, Anae was the No. 66 defensive end in the 2016 class and the No. 14 player in the state. He received offers from Hawaii, Vanderbilt and BYU, which had been a pipeline program for the Anae family. But Anae considered himself the “rebel child” and wanted to do something different, committing to Utah once he received the offer. His father (Brad) was a defensive lineman at BYU (1979-81) and was a two-time All-American before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 1982. His grandfather (Famika) played at BYU. His uncle (Robert) played center at BYU (1981-84) and has been a longtime college football coach, currently serving as the offensive coordinator at Virginia. His sister (Adora) was an All-American volleyball player at Utah. His sister (Pati) played volleyball at Portland State. Anae accepted his invitation to the 2020 Senior Bowl.
STRENGTHS: Quick take-off to win with his first step…gets on top of blockers quickly, flashing early speed-to-power moves…strong cornering skills, not allowing blockers to push his momentum away from the pocket…works in a club, chop and various power moves mid-rush…aggressive hands with a long-arm technique to get blockers off balance…disciplined run defender, staying home and handling himself well in space…self-described “adrenaline junkie” who competes with a full tank…he rarely came off the field and was an every-down player for the Utes…his leadership and work ethic are “tremendous,” according to Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham…big-time production, setting several school records, including career sacks.
WEAKNESSES: Short-armed rusher…spotty snap anticipation, collecting six offside penalties in 2019…predictable, one-speed rusher and lacks steady variance when attacking the corner…tends to tip his rush moves early, lacking suddenness in his set up…exposes his frame and needs to tighten his timing…finds himself off balance when attempting to shed…gives up too much ground in the run game and needs to plant roots to anchor on the edges…falls apart vs. double-teams…inexperienced dropping into space and covering backs or tight ends. SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Utah, Anae played left defensive end in defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley’s 4-2-5 base scheme, standing up and rushing with his hand on the ground. He became the school’s all-time leading sack artist (30.0) and set the program records for career sack yardage (210) and tackles for loss yardage (244), winning the 2019 Morris Trophy as the Pac-12’s top defensive lineman (voted on by the conference’s offensive linemen). Anae is quick out of the gate and accelerates around the edge with relaxed hips and physical hands to run the hoop. Against the run, he has strong ball awareness, but can be too easily overwhelmed by size on the edges. Overall, Anae relies too much on his first step and appears near maxed out, but he is a hungry, high-effort pass rusher with the edge quickness that will earn him immediate playing time as an NFL rookie.
9. BRADLEE ANAE | Utah 6033 | 257 lbs. | SR. Laie, Hawaii (Kahuku) 1/17/1998 (age 22.27) #6
BACKGROUND: Bradlee Anae (uh-ny) was a three-sport letterman at Kahuku, competing in basketball, football and track. He was a three-year starting linebacker and defensive end, helping Kahuku reach the state semifinals in 2014. As a senior, Anae earned first-team all-state honors with 42 tackles and 11.0 sacks. He led the program to a 13-0 record and the 2015 Division I state championship, defeating Saint Louis, 39-14, which was quarterbacked by junior Tua Tagovailoa. A three-star defensive end recruit out of high school, Anae was the No. 66 defensive end in the 2016 class and the No. 14 player in the state. He received offers from Hawaii, Vanderbilt and BYU, which had been a pipeline program for the Anae family. But Anae considered himself the “rebel child” and wanted to do something different, committing to Utah once he received the offer. His father (Brad) was a defensive lineman at BYU (1979-81) and was a two-time All-American before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 1982. His grandfather (Famika) played at BYU. His uncle (Robert) played center at BYU (1981-84) and has been a longtime college football coach, currently serving as the offensive coordinator at Virginia. His sister (Adora) was an All-American volleyball player at Utah. His sister (Pati) played volleyball at Portland State. Anae accepted his invitation to the 2020 Senior Bowl.
STRENGTHS: Quick take-off to win with his first step…gets on top of blockers quickly, flashing early speed-to-power moves…strong cornering skills, not allowing blockers to push his momentum away from the pocket…works in a club, chop and various power moves mid-rush…aggressive hands with a long-arm technique to get blockers off balance…disciplined run defender, staying home and handling himself well in space…self-described “adrenaline junkie” who competes with a full tank…he rarely came off the field and was an every-down player for the Utes…his leadership and work ethic are “tremendous,” according to Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham…big-time production, setting several school records, including career sacks.
WEAKNESSES: Short-armed rusher…spotty snap anticipation, collecting six offside penalties in 2019…predictable, one-speed rusher and lacks steady variance when attacking the corner…tends to tip his rush moves early, lacking suddenness in his set up…exposes his frame and needs to tighten his timing…finds himself off balance when attempting to shed…gives up too much ground in the run game and needs to plant roots to anchor on the edges…falls apart vs. double-teams…inexperienced dropping into space and covering backs or tight ends. SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Utah, Anae played left defensive end in defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley’s 4-2-5 base scheme, standing up and rushing with his hand on the ground. He became the school’s all-time leading sack artist (30.0) and set the program records for career sack yardage (210) and tackles for loss yardage (244), winning the 2019 Morris Trophy as the Pac-12’s top defensive lineman (voted on by the conference’s offensive linemen). Anae is quick out of the gate and accelerates around the edge with relaxed hips and physical hands to run the hoop. Against the run, he has strong ball awareness, but can be too easily overwhelmed by size on the edges. Overall, Anae relies too much on his first step and appears near maxed out, but he is a hungry, high-effort pass rusher with the edge quickness that will earn him immediate playing time as an NFL rookie.