The Houston Texans were one of the most exciting and unpredictable playoff teams in 2023. With rookie quarterback C.J.
Stroud showcasing elite skills in his first season, leading to an Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl nod, along with a playoff berth, the rest of the AFC was put on notice. Another stellar player who notched Defensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl nods is defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who made his presence known from the beginning of the season.
Anderson Jr. secured seven sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 22 quarterback hits en route to his award-winning first season. Anderson Jr.
sat down with to talk about the work he is doing with USAA to inform his local community about , and what the 2024 season holds for the Texans. Anderson Jr. was one of the most dominant rookies in 2023, and after winning DPOTY and a Pro Bowl nomination, the young defensive end explained what his goals are heading into the 2024 season.
"All those things were a blessing, but I know how much more I can give. I know how much more I can get better. I've just been focusing on that.
That's been my whole thing: now is the time to get better," Anderson Jr. said. Anderson Jr.
nearly got double-digit sacks in 2023 — he finished with seven in 15 games (13 starts) — and that is one of the goals he plans to achieve in the 2024 season. Asked how many sacks he is aiming for this season, Anderson Jr. said: "double digits, that's all I'm going to say.
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