made a huge investment into former Alabama star Will Anderson Jr, trading multiple high picks to trade up to the third-overall pick to select him. included a 2023 second-round pick, 2024 first-round pick, along with a 2024 third-round pick. Texans General Manager Nick Caserio, along with Head Coach DeMeco Ryans have all the faith in the world in Anderson, and believe he is the future for the Texans defense.
Although it is only preseason, Anderson has been making his presence felt immediately. According to Pro Football Focus, Anderson has a 92.4 overall grade, which is the highest among first-round rookies.