Will Anderson Jr.
American football player
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| 2024 | In his second season, Will Anderson Jr. continued with the Houston Texans, participating in 8 games and starting all 8. He accumulated 27 tackles, with 20 being solo tackles, and achieved 7.5 sacks. |
| 2024 | In his postseason debut, Anderson had a sack in the 45–14 victory over the Browns in the Wild Card Round. |
| June 2024 | In Week 6 of the 2024 season, Anderson recorded three sacks, eight tackles, and four tackles for loss in a 41–21 win over the New England Patriots, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week. |
| 2023 | Will Anderson Jr. played his rookie season in the NFL with the Houston Texans, appearing in 15 games and starting 13 of them. He recorded a total of 45 tackles, including 29 solo tackles, and achieved 7.0 sacks. |
| 2023 | In his NFL debut against the Ravens, Anderson recorded one sack and six total tackles. |
| 2023 | He was named to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team. |
| 2023 | Anderson recorded his first multi-sack game with two sacks in Week 13 against the Broncos. |
| 2023 | He was named to the 2023 Pro Bowl following an injury to AFC starter Maxx Crosby. |
| 2023 | Will Anderson Jr. won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. |
| June 23 2023 | Anderson signed a four-year deal worth $35.2 million, which included a $22.6 million signing bonus. |
| April 2023 | Anderson was selected third overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL draft after the team traded with the Arizona Cardinals. |
| 2022 | Anderson won multiple awards including the Bronko Nagurski Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, Lott Impact Trophy, and the Lombardi Award, and was named a consensus All-American. |
| 2022 | Anderson was again recognized as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year for his outstanding performance. |
| 2022 | Anderson's performance in the 2022 season included 51 total tackles and ten sacks, leading the SEC for the season. |
| November 17 2022 | Anderson recorded a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown against Louisiana-Monroe. |
| 2021 | Anderson won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, recording 17.5 sacks and 34.5 tackles for loss. |
| 2021 | Anderson was voted a unanimous All-American after leading the nation in sacks and tackles for loss and finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting. |
| 2020 | Will Anderson Jr. was named a starter at outside linebacker as a freshman. |
| 2020 | Anderson played in the All-American Bowl. |
| 2020 | Will Anderson Jr. was part of the Alabama Crimson Tide team that won the national championship. |
| 2019 | During his senior year at Dutchtown High School, Anderson recorded 22 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. |
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