Ever since the spring time, Anku has been on a mission to push his game further and I believe he’s done that with an outstanding senior season. This athletic and versatile defensive back displayed multiple skills on the back end this year by playing cornerback and safety and showing the ability to play either on the collegiate level. Where the Fighting Irish senior has increased his stock is with his play recognition and instincts. Anku makes plays on the ball consistently due to his quick reactions and speed. He does show some upside to potentially play some corner in college but his biggest upside could work best at free safety. Either way, I like the value of Anku due to his secondary versatility and potential to play special teams.

Committing to Navy prior to the start of the 2024 season, Anku could be a guy that starts hearing from bigger schools over the coming weeks and months and that’s due to his play early on this season. Anku is a versatile defensive back that has done a nice job of handling his cornerback role this Fall, showing upside to potentially play on the island in college. What gives him that chance is that Anku can run but he also sports nice hip movements and an agile lower base that could allow him to cover big, fast guys on the outside. Receivers this early season have had a hard time producing against Anku and lends credit to his development this off-season and willingness to get better. 

Another good trait about Anku is his ability to be a key contributor stopping the run. This Mid-TN product is a good tackler that reads the run game well. That willingness to tackle lends upside to playing safety, which is where I currently have Anku placed. I think his overall potential fits better at safety where he can use his athleticism, range and speed to be an excellent ball hawk. We shall see how things play out but his versatility to handle multiple positions is strong. The rest of the season will provide Anku opportunities to continue building his stock as he will face good competition and talented receivers throughout the remainder of the schedule.