Smoke continues to build about Texans passing on QB in draft

Will Anderson Jr. #31 of the Alabama Crimson Tide stands on the field during the Allstate Sugar Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats at Caesars Superdome on December 31, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.Odds can vary fairly significantly based on the sportsbook, but several of the most prominent ones—including DraftKings, Fanduel and BetMGM—had a defensive player as the favorite to be drafted second overall as of publishing. Below is a look at how the top five shapes out.

DraftKings

Will Anderson, Edge, Alabama (+160)

Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech (+250)

C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (+275)

Will Levis, QB, Kentucky (+300)

Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (+1500)

Fanduel

Will Anderson, Edge, Alabama (+240)

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