In 2023, not a lot was anticipated of the Houston Texans. That they had a first-year head coach in DeMeco Ryans and a rookie QB in C.J. Stroud. Nevertheless, the Texans had been approach forward of schedule final yr and had been successful soccer video games. They completed the 2023 season 10-7 and received the AFC South.
On protection, certainly one of their key gamers final season was the third total decide in 2023, Will Anderson Jr. out of Alabama. Anderson Jr. had a robust rookie marketing campaign with the Texans and was the AP 2023 Defensive ROY. At occasions final season, Anderson felt like he was being thrown round and he wasn’t in a position to stand his floor. That made the 22-year-old “bulk up” this offseason to assist his total recreation.
The Texans expect Will Anderson Jr. to take an excellent greater soar in yr two
#Texans defensive finish Will Anderson Jr., visibly greater and stated he has gained 15 kilos since rookie season as much as 263 from 248 @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/nwTgVBJL6m
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 18, 2024
In 15 video games and 13 begins in 2023, Will Anderson Jr. has (7.0) sacks, 45 mixed tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 22 QB hits. In comparison with the manufacturing he had in faculty, these are modest numbers for Anderson. In his finest season at Alabama, Anderson Jr. had (17.5) for the Crimson Tide. The Texans know their younger move rusher is able to reaching that kind of manufacturing in his time with Houston. One space the place Anderson felt he wanted to vary this season was his power and dimension.
At coaching camp on Thursday, Anderson Jr. advised reporters that he performed at 248 final season and he added 15 factors this offseason. Anderson Jr. plans to play at round 263 for the 2024 season. He advised reporters he’s tried to maintain his pace by way of the method. Including dimension goes to assist Anderson’s total efficiency as a defensive finish. Moreover, the second-year professional is attending to be taught from a veteran participant this offseason Danielle Hunter.
#Texans Will Anderson Jr. & Danielle Hunter. pic.twitter.com/U7RyFeiQKo
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) June 5, 2024
Hunter spent the primary eight seasons of his profession with the Minnesota Vikings. This offseason, he signed a two-year, $49 million contract with Houston. Will Anderson Jr. will get to be taught first-hand from an skilled defensive finish who’s persistently had success. In 4 of his final 5 seasons, Danielle Hunter recorded 10+ sacks. He has (87.5) sacks in his NFL profession, together with a career-high (16.5) in 2023. Anderson Jr. advised reporters that he’s already discovered a lot from Hunter within the time that they’ve had collectively.
