The Houston Texans shocked the NFL by trading up to the third overall pick to take Alabama defensive end Will Anderson, who many argue is the best defensive player in the draft.
Fans’ opinions about the compensation for the third-pick may vary. Still, Anderson’s talent is undeniable, and his film from Tuscaloosa backs up the hype that made him worth a king’s ransom.
The premier edge rusher in this class, the Texans have secured a high-floor high-ceiling defensive cornerstone that should benefit the franchise for years to come.
Pre-order Will Anderson Jr. Texans jerseyCheck out some of his best plays from college below:
2023 NFL Draft highlights: EDGE, Will Anderson Jr.@AlabamaFTBL | @MillerLite pic.twitter.com/eAXLrH1NEY
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) April 4, 2023
these Bears losses have been getting more and more bitter but these Will Anderson highlights make me not care at all, i NEED him pic.twitter.com/FBtKEXWF5z
— ryan maye (@ryanolsonn) November 14, 2022
Every Will Anderson sack 2021 pic.twitter.com/sZ6bkT1TFa
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) June 21, 2022
Will Anderson with the MASSIVE sack 😤
cc: @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/m92LvoyQu7
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 10, 2022
Just a reminder Will Anderson had 207 total pressures, 37 sacks, 134 hurries, and 58.5 tackles for a loss at Alabama. That’s more career pressures than Tyree Wilson and Jalen Carter combined. Absolutely dominant. pic.twitter.com/6QEyONtLjG
— Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) April 25, 2023
THE TERMINATOR 😤
Will Anderson gets the sack to close the half 💪 @AlabamaFTBL #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/yc7RJTDaLF
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) December 31, 2021
Will Anderson inside swim for the sack pic.twitter.com/bE3m3f0nn6
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) November 6, 2022
Will Anderson reacts to the down block by taking the air out of his gap. @will_anderson28 “wrong arms” the puller & spills the block. RB doesn’t hit the hole & gets tackled. Great block destruction by one of the best players in CFB! #stoptherun #rolltide #nfldraft
via @dpbrugler pic.twitter.com/wOpsdZzsHZ
— DLineVids (@dlinevids1) August 4, 2022
What a hit from Will Anderson 👀💪
(via @SECNetwork)pic.twitter.com/B1BhoxuiVP
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 4, 2022
Tennessee has run on 4 plays before this one.
Will Anderson Jr. pops the OT, gets leverage, reads pass, and is able to hit the rip and make a play on the ball for the cleanup sack.
Consistently keeps his chest clean and gains leverage. pic.twitter.com/mkYfNIkccH
— Cole Jackson (@ColeJacksonFB) April 19, 2023
Chuck Bednarik Award Winner 2022: Will Anderson (Alabama) 💪
🐘 14 sacks
🐘 59 total pressures
🐘 36 QB hurries
🐘 9 QB hitsWill Anderson looks almost unstoppable whenever he’s on the field – wait till you see him in the NFL 😈 pic.twitter.com/AhgkEv6MSP
— Redshirt Heisman (@TasteOfSport) December 9, 2022
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