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WillAnderson Jr.

EDED#51HOU Texans

6'3" • 243lbs • 25y/o

Overall Grade '26: 90.8; 2nd/113 - EDs
Snap Count '26: 365; 6th/174 - EDs
Pressures '26: 39; 2nd/113 - EDs
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Will

Anderson Jr.

#51

HOU Texans

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Last updated: 10/31/2026

Will Anderson Jr. is an edge defender for the Houston Texans who earned a 90.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 2nd among 113 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 83.4 ranked 6th among 113 qualified edge defenders. His run-defense grade of 90.3 ranked 2nd at the position.

He generated 39 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 10 sacks, 21 hurries, 8 hits. Against the run, he recorded 22 solo tackles. He also forced 2 fumbles on the season.

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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WillAnderson Jr.

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