Former Alabama Crimson Tide pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. has been named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.
To stage 51!! ️ pic.twitter.com/8U2XaFsOTL
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) February 9, 2024
Anderson, who was selected third overall in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans, had 45 total tackles, seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss. His efforts set a Texans rookie record for sacks in a season.
He has that bastard in him 😤 pic.twitter.com/McxrEJv3Cl
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) February 9, 2024
Anderson is one of the best defensive players in Alabama history, ranking second in program history with 34.5 sacks in just three years at Alabama, second only to Derrick Thomas.
He was a two-time winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is presented annually to the nation's top defensive player.
His Houston teammate, quarterback CJ Stroud, was the No. 2 pick in the same draft class and won Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Previously, American Pro Football Writers named Anderson's coach, DeMeco Ryans, another former Alabama defensive star, Coach of the Year.
Michael Brauner is a senior sports analyst and contributing writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP
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