Clemson 4-star LB commit Jamal Anderson records scoop-and-score, impressive sack in state championship win

Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek four-star linebacker and Clemson commit Jamal Anderson won a state title Class 7A state title with a 70-35 win over Carrollton (Ga.) on Saturday night. Anderson’s play helped his school achieve the victory.

At the start of the game, Mill Creek blocked a short field goal attempt and Anderson picked up the loose ball. He then took off down the field and crossed the goal line for a scoop-and-score.

Clemson 4⭐️ LB commit Jamal Anderson takes a loose ball to the house! Mill Creek blocked a field goal and Anderson ran it back for a scoop-and-score.

🎥: @ChadSimmons_ https://t.co/31UezX7ZkKpic.twitter.com/LsVeRsm8Pv

— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) December 11, 2022

Near the end of the contest, Anderson took off from the line of scrimmage. He quickly rushed the quarterback and brought him down for a sack.

4-star Clemson LB commit @1jamalanderson is a MENACE off the edge 😤https://t.co/31UezX7ZkKpic.twitter.com/qWKX1GF6Gh

— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) December 11, 2022

Anderson is the No. 225 overall prospect and No. 21 linebacker in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 19 player in Georgia.

On3 rates Anderson higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, he is the No. 145 overall prospect, No. 10 linebacker and No. 14 player in Georgia.

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The 6-foot-3, 195-pound recruit is the eighth-highest-ranked recruit in the Tigers’ 2023 recruiting class. Clemson’s group is No. 9 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 1 in the ACC.

Anderson has an On3 NIL Valuation of $31K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Jamal Anderson On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Jamal Anderson:

“Fluid, coordinated athlete who is among the better cover linebackers in the 2023 cycle. Checks in around 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. Excels as a space defender. A natural mover with range. Reads routes, diagnoses quickly and makes plays on the ball. Can run with and cover slot wide receivers downfield. A quick processor who sees the game quickly in space.

“Finished his junior season with 78 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 4 sacks and 2 interceptions as a junior, facing high-level competition in Georgia. The son of former All-Pro running back Jamal Anderson. Will need to fill out and continue adding mass and strength to better hold up against the run at the next level.”