DeMeco Ryans is excited to see what his first defensive selection in the NFL Draft will do in the fall.
Will Anderson Jr., a University of Alabama alumnus, heard his name called to the Houston Texans at No. 3 overall.
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After a successful collegiate career, he looks forward to turning things around in Houston.
Grind, grit and a relentless mindset 😤 pic.twitter.com/LAJDAgVvlK
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) May 15, 2023
Anderson has his new number, No. 51, and is moving well in rookie minicamp. He understands how Ryans wants to use him in the Texans’ scheme, seeing how it will be similar to what he did for the Crimson Tide. Anderson had double-digit sack numbers in 2021 and 2022, including 17.5 sacks as a sophomore. He is the lone player in Alabama history to be a two-time Unanimous First-Team All-American. Anderson intends on becoming an impactful playmaker as a rookie to restore respect to the Texans’ defense.
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