The Houston Texans have set themselves up for the long run thanks to a stellar 2023 NFL draft.
The results were proven again on Thursday at NFL Honors when Will Anderson Jr. was named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The honor came minutes after his teammate C.J. Stroud was named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Will Anderson Jr. takes home Defensive Rookie of the Year at #NFLHonors! pic.twitter.com/9l6kHkKOpx
— NFL (@NFL) February 9, 2024
Anderson had seven sacks and 22 quarterback hits as the leader of a defense that turned itself around after struggling for years.
Anderson was chosen with the third pick out of Alabama.
The defensive end earned Pro Bowl honors.
The Texans become the fourth team to sweep the rookie awards.