Will Anderson
22-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
45
SACKS
7.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
No player acquisition during the Texans' offseason created the level of buzz that Anderson did. After selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick in April's draft, Houston boldly traded up from 12th to third to select Anderson. At Alabama, Anderson was the type of defensive end for whom opponents needed to scheme. The two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year winner steps immediately into an edge rusher spot for Houston, which had issues getting to the quarterback and stopping the run in 2022. Anderson should help solve the first issue. Read Past Outlooks
Honored for strong rookie season
Anderson was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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The Texans drew plenty of attention for aggressively trading up to the third pick in the 2023 Draft to select Anderson, though he certainly delivered in his first season. Despite missing two games, Anderson still tallied seven sacks and 45 tackles while playing 590 defensive snaps. Anderson's role should continue to grow, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see his production take a step forward in 2024.
The Texans drew plenty of attention for aggressively trading up to the third pick in the 2023 Draft to select Anderson, though he certainly delivered in his first season. Despite missing two games, Anderson still tallied seven sacks and 45 tackles while playing 590 defensive snaps. Anderson's role should continue to grow, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see his production take a step forward in 2024.
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Fulfills preseason goal Thursday
Anderson fulfilled his primary preseason goal when he snagged the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year Award at Thursday's NFL Honors, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
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Anderson joined teammate C.J. Stroud to become the second consecutive set of teammates to snag Rookie of the Year honors. Anderson, who outpaced the Eagles' Jalen Carter by a 151-122 overall vote tally and also snagged a Pro Bowl nod, had said that winning the award was "on my goal sheet, 100 percent" coming into his first NFL campaign.
Anderson joined teammate C.J. Stroud to become the second consecutive set of teammates to snag Rookie of the Year honors. Anderson, who outpaced the Eagles' Jalen Carter by a 151-122 overall vote tally and also snagged a Pro Bowl nod, had said that winning the award was "on my goal sheet, 100 percent" coming into his first NFL campaign.
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Added to Pro Bowl roster
Anderson was named to the Pro Bowl on Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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All set for divisional round
Anderson (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's divisional-round matchup with the Ravens.
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Returns to practice Thursday
Anderson (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Anderson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
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Ready for playoff action
Anderson (ankle) is set to play in Saturday's wild-card contest against the Browns.
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