How much would it cost to land Texans Will Anderson Jr. via trade? The Athletic weighs in
The Houston Texans have no desire to move All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. for draft picks, but what would it cost to land him if he was on the market?
The Houston Texans are not considering trading All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. for draft picks as the franchise's face might be among the NFL's top 10 untouchable options. Nevertheless, a hypothetical situation of the Texans being open for trade was explored by The Athletic, which conducted a survey of 20 NFL insiders. Myles Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, topped the list of players valued for draft compensation, with his worth starting at the equivalent of five first-round picks.
Anderson, who recently became the highest-paid non-QB in the league, was ranked alongside Cincinnati Bengals' Ja Marr Chase and Denver Broncos' Patrick Surtain II as deserving of three first-round picks. The Athletic's Jeff Howe noted that Anderson's 23 sacks over the past two seasons ranked sixth in the NFL, with the most by anyone under 25.
The consensus among insiders is that Anderson is the best defensive player in the NFL entering 2026, potentially surpassing Garrett at the season's end. The Texans kick off their regular season against the Buffalo Bills on September 13.
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