Who will the Texans take? A clearcut favorite emerges on draft day

Will Anderson Jr. #31 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after sacking TJ Finley #1 of the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama.Quarterbacks C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) and Will Levis (Kentucky), as well as Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson, have been linked to the Texans in the lead-up to the draft. But Anderson did make some noteworthy comments earlier this week in an interview with Kay Adams on the FanDuel show Up and Adams, during which he revealed he has had in-depth discussions with the Texans about their plans for him. Anderson also met with the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions, who own the No. 9 and No. 6 overall picks, respectively.

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