3. Houston Texans: DE Will Anderson
Grade: B+
Coming away with a potential franchise QB plus arguably the best defensive player in the draft is a sound strategy. After taking C.J Stroud second overall, the Texans quickly found themselves back on the clock. Houston gave up a total of four picks to snag the No. 3 pick (plus No. 105). With it, the Texans selected a future cornerstone defender for new head coach DeMeco Ryans. Will Anderson is a blue-chip edge rusher who could potentially transform the Texans defense. While we’re a bit weary of the draft capital Houston sent out (included a 2024 first-rounder), we can’t fault their strategy given Anderson’s elite talent level.
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