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Will
Anderson Jr.

#51

HOU Texans

6'3"

243lbs

25y/o

Overall Grade '26

90.6

4th/106 - EDs

Snap Count '26

10th/152 - EDs

Pressures '26

8th/106 - EDs

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Will

Anderson Jr.

#51

HOU Texans

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Last updated: 9/21/2026

Will Anderson Jr. is an edge defender for the Houston Texans who earned a 90.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 4th among 106 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 73.7 ranked 20th among 106 qualified edge defenders. His run-defense grade of 90.4 ranked 3rd at the position.

He generated 9 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 3 sacks, 5 hurries, 1 hits. Against the run, he recorded 9 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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