Career Timeline of Will Anderson Jr.: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Will Anderson Jr.

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Will Anderson Jr. made an impact.

Will Anderson Jr. is a professional American football defensive end currently playing for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He achieved significant recognition during his college career at the University of Alabama, earning accolades like the Bronko Nagurski Trophy twice. Anderson was also a key contributor to Alabama's national championship victory in 2020, marking him as a highly successful and decorated player before turning professional.

2019: High School Senior Season

In 2019, during his senior year at Dutchtown High School, Will Anderson Jr. recorded 22 sacks and 15 tackles for loss and was named to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "Super 11" team.

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2020: All-American Bowl and Commitment to Alabama

In 2020, Will Anderson Jr. played in the All-American Bowl and committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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2020: Named Starter at Alabama

In 2020, Will Anderson Jr. was named a starter at outside linebacker as a freshman at the University of Alabama.

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2020: National Championship with Alabama

In 2020, Will Anderson Jr. was part of the Alabama Crimson Tide team that won the national championship.

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2021: Bronko Nagurski Trophy and SEC Defensive Player of the Year

In 2021, Will Anderson Jr. won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year, and was a unanimous All-American. He recorded 17.5 sacks and 34.5 tackles for loss, and finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting.

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November 17, 2022: Interception Return for Touchdown

On November 17, 2022, Will Anderson Jr. recorded a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown against Louisiana-Monroe.

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June 23, 2023: Signed Four-Year Deal with Houston Texans

On June 23, 2023, Will Anderson Jr. signed a four-year deal worth $35.2 million with the Houston Texans, including a $22.6 million signing bonus.

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2023: NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and Drafted by Texans

In 2023, Will Anderson Jr. was drafted third overall by the Houston Texans, and he won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

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2023: Named to Pro Bowl

In 2023, Will Anderson Jr. was named to the Pro Bowl following an injury to Maxx Crosby.

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2024: AFC Defensive Player of the Month

In 2024, Will Anderson Jr. was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October, and finished the season with 11 sacks and 37 tackles.

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2025: All-Pro and Pro Bowler

In 2025, Will Anderson Jr. was named as a first team All-Pro and a Pro Bowler, finishing the season with 12 sacks and 54 tackles.

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2025: Ranked 46th on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2025, Will Anderson Jr. was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

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April 8, 2026: Texans Exercised Fifth-Year Option

On April 8, 2026, the Texans exercised the fifth-year option on Will Anderson Jr.’s contract.

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