The Houston Texans made waves around the NFL world on Thursday night. After using the No. 2 pick on Ohio State QB CJ Stroud the Texans traded back up with the Arizona Cardinals to secure the No. 3 pick. 

With the 3rd pick, and the Texans' second of the night, the team added Will Anderson Jr. Anderson was a standout at Alabama and was a unanimous All-American twice. The edge rusher profiles as an elite disruptor from day one, and should completely transform a poor Texans' defense. 

Here's a quick breakdown of how Anderson projects as a pro from A to Z Sports' draft analyst Tyler Browning:

Very explosive, can be in the backfield in the blink of an eye. Puts a lot of pressure to get up in their pass protection arch. His burst allows for him to be effective on inside moves as well. Might be his worst trait, never really saw any instances of him truly bending the edge. His athleticism leads me to believe he is capable and he has flashed some ankle flexion. Have seen him lock hands with offensive linemen as he rushes the QB. If he can transition this to the wrist he can control their arms and be very, very challenging to block. Have seen the swipe, long arm, cross chop, and swim. Could stand to deepen his tool-box, but it is sufficient. 

Biggest Winner: DeMeco Ryans 

Ryans is easily the biggest winner of this selection. Anderson and Ryans were both dominant Alabama linebackers and both have a relentless motor. 

In Anderson, Ryans is getting a relentless edge-rusher who has no problem getting into the backfield, and is no slouch against the run either. For a team that struggled to get to the QB in 2022 and was abysmal against the run, Anderson should help in both categories. Ryans will have a defensive cornerstone to build around in Houston for years to come. 

Biggest Loser: AFC South offensive linemen

The rest of the AFC South tackles will have a huge task on their hands. Anderson could immediately be among the best pass-rushers and run defenders in the division. Tackles in this division are going to have a hard time keeping Anderson out of the backfield for the next decade. 

You have to think other teams in the AFC South were hoping the Texans did not have the chance to land Anderson. Anderson immediately gives the Texans defense more credibility and a player that you have to gameplan for. 

This is what the Houston Texans defensive end group looks like right now:

• Will Anderson Jr. 
• Jerry Hughes 
• Jonathan Greenard
• Demone Harris 
• Chase Winovich
• Derek Rivers
• Adedayo Odeleye