Texans' Will Anderson Jr. Named to NFL Top 100, Check Out the Updated 2026 Rankings

Key Takeaways

• Will Anderson Jr. jumped 34 spots to land at No. 12 on the 2026 NFL Top 100, a notable leap from his previous placement at No. 46.
• During the 2025 season he earned All-Pro first-team honors and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting, underscoring his elite impact on the field.
• He posted career highs with 23 quarterback hits, 20 tackles for loss, and 12 sacks, highlighting his dual ability as a pass rusher and run defender.
• On a per-play basis, Anderson ranked highly in ESPN’s pass-rush win rate (23% on 270 pass-rush snaps) and was among the top run defenders with a 28% run-stop win rate.
• The Texans defense was regarded as among the league’s best in 2025, with Anderson viewed as a primary driver of that success and expected to sustain prominence in 2026.
• The ranking anchors Anderson as a central figure for Houston’s defensive outlook, suggesting continued leverage in pass rush and overall team performance.