Houston Texans pull off the magic, draft Alabama DE Will Anderson No. 3 overall

The Houston Texans traded with the Arizona Cardinals and pulled off taking DE Will Anderson No. 3 overall in the 2023 NFL draft.

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Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio went for the long ball.

The Texans traded with the Arizona Cardinals to take Alabama defensive end Will Anderson No. 3 overall in the 2023 NFL draft.

Houston gave up their No. 12 overall pick (Round 1), No. 33 overall pick (Round 2), No. 104 overall (Round 4) and a 2024 first-rounder and 2024 third-rounder. The Cardinals also sent back their No. 105 overall pick (Round 4).

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Caserio talked about the possibilities of the team on April 17.

“I think in the end it’s about the players,” said Caserio. “This is a players’ league. It’s going to be about the players’ performance on Sunday, what they do with their opportunities. I think we’re excited about where we are as a team.”

The Texans drafted Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud No. 2 overall.

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