The Houston Texans are a staff that has a shiny instant and long-term future, and it isn’t solely due to the immense expertise they’ve offensively.
C.J. Stroud is without doubt one of the NFL’s greatest and brightest younger quarterbacks, and the Texans have a pleasant trio of vast receivers in Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell, in addition to a strong operating again in Joe Mixon.
However their protection can also be very promising, and one purpose why is defensive finish Will Anderson Jr.
Anderson was final season’s Defensive Rookie of the 12 months, and in 2024, he posted 11.0 sacks, 19 quarterback hits and 16 tackles for loss, and he’s a load for opposing groups to cope with.
However he isn’t invincible, and he admitted that offensive sort out Zach Tom of the Inexperienced Bay Packers is one of the best offensive sort out he has confronted since coming to the professionals.
Star: Will Anderson Jr. speaks on one of the best offensive lineman he is confronted within the NFL:
“Inexperienced Bay [Packers] Zach Tom.”
Essentially the most underrated sort out within the NFL.
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Tom is a part of a Packers squad that’s younger and promising in its personal proper, and he was Professional Soccer Focus’ fourth-highest graded sort out this season whereas rating third in run-blocking grade.
He allowed simply three sacks in 2024 and helped make life simpler for younger and promising quarterback Jordan Love, whom many really feel has star potential.
Anderson received to staff up with veteran defensive finish Danielle Hunter, a five-time Professional Bowler, this season, and behind him, he has assist in the type of cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who was named to each the Professional Bowl and All-Professional First Workforce this season.
It could solely be a matter of time earlier than the Texans are respectable Tremendous Bowl contenders, and maybe that day will come as quickly as this fall and winter.
