Making the No. 2 overall pick wasn't enough for the Houston Texans. They wanted the third pick too.
The Texans, who took Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud with the second overall pick, minutes later traded with the Arizona Cardinals for the third pick. They took Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson Jr.
The Cardinals had been trying to trade out of the third overall spot and found an unlikely partner. The Texans gave up the 12th pick, the 33rd pick and a first and third rounder in 2024What the Texans pulled off is rare. They're just the third team in the common draft era to make two picks in the top three, joining the 1992 Indianapolis Colts and 2000 WashingtonAnderson has been on the NFL radar since he had a tremendous freshman season for Alabama.
New Texans coach DeMeco Ryans got a foundational star for his defense. He also got a quarterback. For Houston fans who have suffered a few lean seasons, they have a lot to be excited for.
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