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The Houston Texans made a strong statement with their 45-14 win over the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Wild Card round. Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud impressed on offense, while Will Anderson Jr. had a solid defensive showing. Thus, DeMeco Ryans gave them bold Rookie of the Year predictions. DeMeco Ryans sang CJ Stroud and Will […]

The Houston Texans have received some positive injury news ahead of their Week 18 finale versus the Indianapolis Colts Saturday with both defensive end Will Anderson Jr. and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil expected to play, per Ian Rapoport. Both were listed as questionable coming into this game. Having both of these players available is huge […]

The Indianapolis Colts are set to host the Houston Texans this weekend in the city known as the ‘Crossroads of America’ in Indiana. The Texans have battled injuries all season long, most noteworthy to quarterback CJ Stroud, the Ohio State rookie and odds-on favorite for Rookie of the Year in the National Football League this […]

The Houston Texans didn’t just lose to the New York Jets on the road this week, but lost both of their 2023 first-round rookies to fourth-quarter injuries. Quarterback C.J. Stroud sustained a concussion and is now in concussion protocol. On top of Stroud’s injury, defensive end Will Anderson Jr. suffered a high-ankle sprain. Anderson Jr. […]

The Houston Texans have arguably one of the best rookie draft classes we’ve seen in years. CJ Stroud looks like the real deal at quarterback, as he’s put up rookie records while taking incredible care of the ball. Will Anderson Jr. is providing pressure off the edge and is getting better every week. Tank Dell […]

Houston Texans rookie defensive end Will Anderson, Jr. made his debut against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Anderson, a product of Nick Saban’s Alabama football program, couldn’t hold back his emotions when he stepped on an NFL gridiron for the first time, per SI.com’s Casey Smith. “I usually walk the field and I usually warm […]

After being selected with the third overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Will Anderson Jr. is looking to make a big impact in his rookie season with the Houston Texans. However, it’s clear that Anderson’s Alabama football roots run deep, and he may have painted a bit of a target on his back for […]

Houston Texans rookie defensive end Will Anderson Jr. is one of the more highly touted players in the 2023 draft class. Not just considered the potential centerpiece of head coach DeMeco Ryan’s ‘Wide-9’ defense moving forward but earning comparisons to players like future Hall of Famer Von Miller, the 2023 No. 3 pick will have […]

The Houston Texans shocked the world when they decided to trade up in the 2023 NFL Draft to select C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. with the second and third overall picks in the draft. The pair of potential cornerstones have drawn a lot of attention for Houston early on in training camp, and it […]

As the Houston Texans enter the 2023 training camp, there are several players who could potentially be traded. With a revamped offense and new additions to the team, the Texans may look to make some moves to further strengthen their roster. In this article, we will explore three potential players who could be traded by […]

The Houston Texans’ 2023 NFL Draft included a huge swing for the fence, with the team taking Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud at No. 2 and Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. at No. 3. The latter cost the Texans their 2024 first-round pick, and that’s not only the riskiest move of the Texans’ draft […]

It looks like the Alabama football team’s top recruit is looking to follow in Will Anderson Jr.’s footsteps in more ways than one. It appears that five-star recruit Keon Keeley will wear a No. 31 Alabama football jersey, just as Will Anderson Jr. did during his career with the Crimson Tide. Keon Keeley posted a […]

The Houston Texans opened up their rookie minicamp schedule on Friday, and as expected, C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. garnered much of the attention on the day. Stroud spent plenty of time building chemistry with a few offensive players on the team, including wide receiver Nathaniel Dell. The Texans selected the former Houston Cougars […]

Following months of scouting and rumors, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially over. With 259 players finding out where their pro careers will start, the league now has a general idea of what the upcoming years have in store. Rebuilding organizations such as the Houston Texans are likely eyeing more success in 2023, which means […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Houston Texans finished with nine selections this year. The Texans are currently undergoing a rebuilding phase, aiming to enhance their 3-13-1 record from the previous season. With their need for improvements in multiple areas, it would have been quite a challenge for them to make […]

The Houston Texans made a shocking trade up in the 2023 NFL Draft to land Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. With Anderson now in Houston, head coach DeMeco Ryans is excited to unleash him on the Texans. Houston, who also held the No. 2 overall pick, made a deal with the Arizona Cardinals to also acquire […]

The Houston Texans opened up a new era on Thursday, acquiring former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and former Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Texans used the No. 2 overall pick in the draft to bring in Stroud, and they later completed a blockbuster trade […]

That was a pretty ballsy decision by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft, wasn’t it? The Texans’ No. 2 overall pick was apparently insufficient. Apparently, they wanted the third pick as well. The Texans, who selected Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud with the second overall pick, swapped with the Arizona Cardinals for the […]

The Houston Texans shocked the football world on Thursday night, completing a blockbuster trade to earn the right to draft No. 2 and No. 3 overall in the NFL Draft — and they selected two potential difference makers in Ohio State’s CJ Stroud and Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. Anderson Jr. explained the emotions of being […]

As expected, the Day 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft had no shortage of action whatsoever. The Houston Texans made all sorts of waves early on in the evening by not only selecting new cornerstone quarterback CJ Stroud as the No. 2 overall pick but also trading up nine spots to get their hands on […]

ereThe Houston Texans stunned the entire NFL world by moving up to select Alabama EDGE Will Anderson Jr. with the third overall pick. The Texans selected CJ Stroud No. 2 overall and then shocked everybody with a massive trade involving the Arizona Cardinals. The Texans moved from No. 12 all the way to No. 3 […]

With the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft now underway, the top prospects are rapidly finding their new homes. The latest prospect to go off the board is none other than Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. after a bombshell trade between the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals. Right after taking C.J. Stroud second […]

With the hype, uncertainty and anticipation heating up ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, we continue our NFL draft odds series with a prediction and pick for who the Houston Texans will select with the No. 2 and No. 12 overall picks. The Texans made some savvy moves in free agency, but they still have […]

Currently projected to be selected within the first five picks of the 2023 NFL Draft, Alabama Crimson Tide EDGE Will Anderson Jr. could have one of the best careers in his class, not in the least because of his immense potential. Speaking on ESPN prior to the beginning of NFL Draft, Alabama men’s football head […]

  First round NFL Draft prospect and former Alabama defensive end Will Anderson, Jr. is one of the most celebrated and decorated players in Crimson Tide history. Anderson, Jr. was a key part of the Tide’s 2020 national title team, and  two-time winner of the Bronco Nagurski Trophy for best defensive lineman in the country. […]

The hype surrounding the 2023 NFL draft is ramping up as the days turn to hours before the madness begins. As we are almost certain that Bryce Young will be going No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers, we take a look who could be going No. 3 overall. Below, we continue our NFL odds series […]

The hype surrounding the 2023 NFL draft is ramping up as the days turn to hours before the madness begins. As we are almost certain that Bryce Young will be going No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers, we take a look who could be going No. 2 overall.. Below, we continue our NFL odds series […]

One of the most exciting times for college football players is here. The 2023 NFL draft will take place April 27 through April 29. Below we will continue our NFL draft odds series with a first defensive player drafted prediction and pick. This is one of the most anticipated weekends of the NFL season. Teams […]

With 12 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Texans are well-positioned. Four of these were obtained through trade in the sixth round. They have the second and 12th overall picks, as well as six selections among the first 105 picks. This allows them to choose a franchise quarterback and surround him with a good […]

As of this writing, the Arizona Cardinals own the 3rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After that, they have seven more picks to go. There are many ways these picks can go, of course, but they could surely use more depth on their roster. Here we’ll look at three bold predictions for the […]

After their Russell Wilson trade with the Denver Broncos, the Seattle Seahawks lucked into the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With the draft approaching, the Seahawks wanted to get a better look at one of the best defenders in this year’s class in Will Anderson Jr. The Seahawks are hosting Anderson […]

As we inch closer to the 2023 NFL Draft, highly-touted quarterback Bryce Young continues to find his name circulating within the league’s rumor mill. With his strong arm and major on-field accomplishments, the 21-year-old is considered to be the best prospect at his position heading into the draft, with many predicting he’ll wind up being […]

The Arizona Cardinals currently own the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and when you pick that high, you’ve got to make it count. Arizona doesn’t need (or really, can’t afford) to take a quarterback, so they should get the best, safest, non-QB available. And that Cardinals draft pick would be Alabama pass-rusher […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and trade speculation should be at an all-time high until the end of the month. The Detroit Lions traded away Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons, and now they are bringing in Alabama star Will Anderson Jr. for a visit, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL […]

When NFL Draft season rolls around, hot takes will flow aplenty. The 2023 NFL Draft is no different. This time, Chris Simms dropped an eye-dropping take on Alabama star Will Anderson. Anderson was ranked fifth in Simms’ top five edge rushers in the 2023 class. He stood below Tyree Wilson, Lukas Van Ness, Nolan Smith […]

Led by head coach Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions put together a 2022 season that defied all expectations. The team finished with a 9-8 record while nearly earning a trip to the playoffs. Following the end of the season, the Lions have been major players in free agency. They have added upgrades on both sides […]

After a 4-13 season, the Arizona Cardinals approach the offseason attempting to rebuild around the assets they already have. Last season’s record was far from ideal, but it did earn the Cardinals the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. That’s something new general manager Monti Ossenfort can work with. Here we’ll […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is just one month away and there is a ton of chatter surrounding many of the top NFL prospects. There are many great defensive prospects in this year’s NFL Draft, so let’s continue our NFL odds series with a prediction for the first defensive player taken in the 2023 NFL Draft. […]

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up this weekend, giving prospects the chance to show their talent in front of scouts from across the league. Every team was paying close attention at the Combine, but especially those with top draft picks like the Arizona Cardinals. To say that Arizona had a rough 2022 season would […]