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Will Anderson readies himself for training camp with Houston Texans

Houston Texans rookie LB Will Anderson Jr. (#51) during OTAs with the team.
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Training camp begins next week for the Houston Texans.

It had two of the first three selections in the top five of the NFL Draft.

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Will Anderson Jr., the No. 3 overall pick, is gearing up for action before the start of his rookie campaign. The native Georgian has been crafting his speed, quickness, footwork, pass-rush moves, and power to be a productive player for the Texans.

Anderson became a superstar in three seasons at the University of Alabama.

RELATED: Former NFL legend J.J. Watt heaps praise on Texans’ rookie LB Will Anderson Jr.

He led the Crimson Tide with double-digit sack numbers in 2021 and 2022, including 17.5 sacks in 2021. A former five-star, he finished his career behind Derrick Thomas for sacks (34.5) and tackles for loss (62) in school history. Anderson is the lone player in Alabama history to be a two-time Unanimous First-Team All-American. DeMeco Ryans, the head coach of the Texans, is pumped to see what he can do with Anderson.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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