House Resolution 680
By: Representatives Douglas of the 78th, McClain of the 109th, Burchett of the 176th, and
Crawford of the 89th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Will Anderson Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Will Anderson Jr., of Hampton, Georgia, is a third-year star defensive end on
the Houston Texans; and
WHEREAS, he was selected third overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, was named a Texans Pro
Bowl alternate, and at the conclusion of his first season was named 2023 Defensive Rookie
of the Year, earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers Association's All-Rookie Team list,
and received his first Pro Bowl selection; and
WHEREAS, prior to his professional career, Will led the University of Alabama to three
successful seasons, ending the 2020 season with a National Championship victory; and
WHEREAS, his collegiate accolades include being named the Bronko Nagurski winner two
times, earning the 2022 Chuck Bednarik Award, achieving two SEC Defensive Player of the
Year honors and two unanimous All-American honors, as well as being named team captain
by his peers in 2023 and 2024; and
WHEREAS, beyond his on-field dominance, Will has a strong focus on giving back to the
communities that impacted him the most, with a specific focus on helping the next
generation; and
WHEREAS, this stellar athlete epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and
character necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Will Anderson Jr., for his athletic success
and devotion to his community as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued
health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Will
Anderson Jr.