DeMeco Ryans feels good about trading to the No. 3 spot and taking Will Anderson for the Houston Texans.
The University of Alabama alumnus has been great in the offseason.
RELATED: WATCH: Will Anderson blows Miami Dolphins offensive lineman off the ball
Anderson gave Texans’ fans a taste of dominance in his preseason matchup against the Miami Dolphins. He recorded two tackles, but his most significant play was when he overpowered a running back, knocked the quarterback down for a sack, and stripped the ball. Miami recovered the fumble; however, the world saw Anderson’s speed, power, and tenacity to attack the ball. He showed it during three seasons in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was a two-time Unanimous First-Team All-American selection.
He has drawn attention from Pro Football League as the highest-graded rookie in the preseason.
Anderson grades out at 92.4 in 20 snaps (minimum) and in week two of action, he carried a 93.9.
The highest-graded first round rookies this preseason | min. 20 snaps 👀 pic.twitter.com/AF1myeZTGT
— PFF (@PFF) August 22, 2023
The highest-graded first-round rookies in Week 2 of the preseason so far⭐ pic.twitter.com/6cIdCz0b1s
— PFF (@PFF) August 21, 2023
Houston expects marquee things from Anderson, and he’s starting well.
RELATED: LOOK: Will Anderson shows off No. 51 in Texans’ photo shoot
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