Alex Anzalone

Alex Anzalone

30-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Detroit Lions
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Anzalone is coming off of an impressive 2023 campaign with the Lions, securing a career-high 129 tackles (85 solo), including 6.0 sacks, while also deflecting six passes and recovering a fumble over 16 games. The 29-year-old operated as the team's primary middle linebacker last season and likely will remain in that role, working alongside fellow linebackers Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes in 2024. Anzalone has averaged 127 tackles per campaign while playing nearly 2,000 defensive snaps over the last two years in Detroit, making him a safe bet for consistent production again this season. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the Lions in March of 2023.
Secures eight tackles in win
LBDetroit Lions
October 20, 2024
Anzalone recorded eight total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Anzalone paced the team in tackles in the victory, producing at least seven stops for the third time in five games this season. The linebacker has now compiled 35 total tackles (25 solo) and three passes defensed while operating as Detroit's primary middle linebacker in 2024.
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Detroit LionsLions 2024 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

41983%
22890%
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16833%
6124%
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11144%
11423%
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10220%
5722%
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367%
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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
238 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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Anzalone had a career year during his second season in Motown and ultimately crushed his previous career high with 125 tackles as the centerpiece of Detroit's defense. His involvement in pass defense (six PBUs) only added to his value, and the Lions rewarded him with a three-year, $18.75 million contract that positions Anzalone as the 10th-highest paid inside linebacker in the NFL. However, it's fair to wonder if he can build upon his 2022 production now that Malcolm Rodriguez is another year wiser while first-round rookie Jack Campbell joins the fold.
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.
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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Clears concussion protocols
LBDetroit Lions
September 27, 2024
Anzalone (concussion) was removed from the Lions' injury report Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Practices in full Thursday
LBDetroit Lions
Concussion
September 26, 2024
Anzalone (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Won't suit up vs. Arizona
LBDetroit Lions
Concussion
September 22, 2024
Anzalone (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Deemed questionable for Week 3
LBDetroit Lions
Concussion
September 20, 2024
Anzalone (concussion) is officially questionable to face the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Upgrades to limited Thursday
LBDetroit Lions
Concussion
September 19, 2024
Anzalone (concussion) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Most underrated on Lions
LBDetroit Lions
May 31, 2024
Anzalone is considered the Lions' most underappreciated player by Tom Blair of NFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Perhaps because Anzalone didn't truly come into his own until his sixth pro season, he's not generally mentioned when the top tier of linebackers are discussed. However, Blair notes Anzalone is valued highly within the organization after registering back-to-back 120-plus tackle seasons and logging a career high of three sacks in 2023.
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