High bar officially set for returning Texas A&M football defensive back

One of the best secondary players in the SEC is testing himself even further.

Defensive back Bryce Anderson is looking to pick up his assignment in what could be considered the prime of his college career moving forward.

Anderson has high upside as a natural athlete, who's looking to add to his resume with a spot in the NFL as early as next season.

Most of the Aggie defense is coming back with strength and experience. He came out with a bold but unsurprising claim during a recent press conference that Aggie fans will be happy to hear.

Anderson says his best position for Texas A&M football is at safety

This is no surprise considering Anderson has all the tools for a player at safety. He can read the quarterback and anticipate, just like he did in a game against Alabama where he showed patience by perfectly reading the eyes of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and intercepted a pass. Or the time when Williams batted Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson's pass in the air that led to an Aggie interception.

These tangibles are more than qualifying for Anderson to enter his prime as an Aggie. In the Fall camp press conference, Williams talked about how confident he is at the position he's been most successful at.

"Playing safety is my natural position. I like to be versatile," Williams said.

Anderson presents a strong presence and thinks he can add to his toolbox on the football field. He credited his fellow teammates on the other side of the ball.

His strength is only one aspect of his game, but his speed will be depended on to chase guys down on the field.

"At safety, the game, for me, is slower," Williams said. "I can use my speed to go sideline-to-sideline. I feel like I have more attributes at safety."

Aggie wide receiver Noah Thomas said he's been tested by Anderson in practice.

"Bryce is one of those dudes where guys go to the back of the line when people see they're lined up with him."

Strong praise from a respected returning Aggie on the other side of the ball.

With a defensive line that has to prove themselves on the field, they just might need some help sometimes with Anderson chasing down the quarterback.

There's no doubt that Anderson is entering the prime of his college career. As someone who is versatile in chasing quarterbacks and receivers, there's no doubt that if healthy, Anderson might hear his name called on draft night in 2025.