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Will
Anderson Jr.

#51

HOU Texans

6'3"

243lbs

25y/o

Overall Grade '26

76.1

15th/61 - EDs

Snap Count '26

18th/141 - EDs

Pressures '26

13th/61 - EDs

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Will

Anderson Jr.

#51

HOU Texans

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Last updated: 9/19/2026

Will Anderson Jr. is an edge defender for the Houston Texans who earned a 76.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 15th among 61 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 63.8 ranked 29th among 61 qualified edge defenders. His run-defense grade of 77.4 ranked 4th at the position.

He generated 4 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 1 sacks, 3 hurries, 0 hits. Against the run, he recorded 2 solo tackles.

Career

Teams

Year

Houston Texans

2023 - Present

Alabama Crimson Tide

2020 - 2022

Honors

Honor

Year

Bronko Nagurski Trophy

2021, 2022

PFF first-team All American

2021, 2022

Chuck Bednarik

2022

Lombardi Award

2022

Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year

2020

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Will
Anderson Jr.

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