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Will Anderson Jr. (Football Player) - Age, Family, Bio

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Mia Russell

Updated on February 09, 2026

American defensive end who was drafted by the Houston Texans third overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. During his collegiate career, he was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.

Before Fame

He attended Dutchtown high school. He played college football for the University of Alabama.

Trivia

In 2021, as a sophomore at the University of Alabama, he won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. In 2023, he collaborated on a paid partnership with Chipotle. His Instagram acccount will.andersonjr has earned 160,000 followers. 

Family Life

He is the son of William Anderson Sr. and Tasha Anderson.

Associated With

He has played alongside C.J. Stroud for the Houston Texans.