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Will Anderson, Jr. Selected No. 3 Overall By the Houston Texans
Will Anderson, Jr. was selected No. 3 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Anderson joins Christian Harris and John Metchie in Houston
During his time in Tuscaloosa, Anderson was dominant. His career sack total seconds only the late great Derrick Thomas at 34.5. He amassed 204 tackles, 58.5 tackles for loss, and a pick six.
Anderson has been awarded the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, Nagurski, Bednarik, and Lombardi Awards in his career among others.
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