Will Anderson

Houston Texans, Defensive End
Age: 24y-6m-6d (Sep 02, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Alabama
Drafted: Round 1 (#3 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Nicole Lynn, Kelton Crenshaw (Klutch Sports Group)
2026 Cap Hit

$11,204,081

2026 Cash

$5,551,749

Career Earnings

$29,670,167

2023-2027 Rookie (CURRENT)

Will Anderson signed a 4 year, $35,212,827 contract with the Houston Texans, including $22,609,328 signing bonus, $35,212,827 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,803,207. In 2026, Anderson will earn a base salary of $1,145,000 and a roster bonus of $4,406,749, while carrying a cap hit of $11,204,081 and a dead cap value of $11,204,081.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $35,212,827
Average Salary:
$8,803,207
Signing Bonus:
$22,609,328
GTD at Sign:
$35,212,827
Total GTD:
$35,212,827
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2023 22 $6,402,332 2.85% $23,359,328 $23,359,328 $35,212,826
2024 23 $8,003,185 3.13% $2,350,853 $25,710,181 $28,810,494
2025 24 $9,612,318 3.44% $3,959,986 $29,670,167 $20,816,399
2026 25 $11,204,081 3.72% $5,551,749 $35,221,916 $11,204,081
2027 26
Club
 $21,512,000 6.66% $21,512,000 $56,733,916 -
2028 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2023 22 $750,000 $5,652,332 - - $6,402,332 2.85% $35,212,826
2024 23 $915,000 $5,652,332 $1,435,853 - $8,003,185 3.13% $28,810,494
2025 24 $1,030,000 $5,652,332 $2,921,166 $8,820 $9,612,318 3.44% $20,816,399
2026 25 $1,145,000 $5,652,332 $4,406,749 - $11,204,081 3.72% $11,204,081
2027 26
Club
 $21,512,000 - - - $21,512,000 6.66% -
2028 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2023 22 $750,000 $22,609,328 - - $23,359,328 $23,359,328 $56,733,916
2024 23 $915,000 - $1,435,853 - $2,350,853 $25,710,181 $33,374,588
2025 24 $1,030,000 - $2,921,166 $8,820 $3,959,986 $29,670,167 $31,023,735
2026 25 $1,145,000 - $4,406,749 - $5,551,749 $35,221,916 $27,063,749
2027 26
Club
 $21,512,000 - - - $21,512,000 $56,733,916 $21,512,000
Contract Notes
  • Fully Guaranteed
  • 5th-year option available
  • Roster Bonuses paid out at training camp (fully guaranteed)
  • 85% of the signing bonus pays out in 2023, 15% in 2024
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$29,670,167

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 22
Active
$23,359,328
$23,359,328
 DROY
2024 23
Active
$2,350,853
$25,710,181
2025 24
Active
$3,959,986
$29,670,167
 Afc Pro Bowl:DE All NFL (1st)
Total      
$29,670,167
$29,670,167
2026 25
Active
$5,551,749
2027 26
Active / Club
$21,512,000
Total
$56,733,916

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $22,609,328 $4,357,019 - $8,820 - $29,670,167
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
22
$750,000
$22,609,328
$23,359,328
$23,359,328
2024
23
$915,000
$1,435,853
$2,350,853
$25,710,181
2025
24
$1,030,000
$2,921,166
$8,820
$3,959,986
$29,670,167
Total
$2,695,000
$22,609,328
$4,357,019
$8,820
$29,670,167
$29,670,167
2026
25
$1,145,000
$4,406,749
$5,551,749
2027
26
$21,512,000
$21,512,000
Total
$25,352,000
$22,609,328
$8,763,768
$8,820
$56,733,916

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,695,000 $22,609,328 $4,357,019 - $8,820 - $29,670,167
  • Jan 10, 2025 Fined $14,069 Excessive Celebration against Tennessee (TEN)
  • Dec 15, 2023 Fined $16,391 Roughing the Passer against New York (NYJ)
  • Nov 17, 2023 Fined $1,639 Roughing the Passer against Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 23, 2023 Signed a 4 year $35.21 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Apr 27, 2023 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#3 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jan 10, 2025 Excessive Celebration against Tennessee (TEN) $14,069
Dec 15, 2023 Roughing the Passer against New York (NYJ) $16,391
Nov 17, 2023 Roughing the Passer against Cincinnati (CIN) $1,639
Fines: 3 $32,099
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 HOU 17 17 694 59.83 12 54 35 19 3 0
2024 HOU 14 14 561 50.72 11 37 27 10 1 0
2023 HOU 15 13 630 55.51 7 45 29 16 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$39.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 3 years, $117,080,562
  • Avg. Salary: $39,026,854
  • NFL Rank: 22

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2028
  • Avg. Salary: $8,803,207
  • NFL Rank: 289

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Will Anderson to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Micah Parsons 4 $186,000,000 $46,500,000 26
Aidan Hutchinson 4 $180,000,000 $45,000,000 25
Myles Garrett 4 $160,000,000 $40,000,000 29
Maxx Crosby 3 $106,500,000 $35,500,000 27
Averages 4 $158,125,000 $41,750,000 26.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Anderson's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
4 $170,070,176 $42,517,544

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Anderson statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm QB Hurries/Gm Rating
Micah Parsons
2023-2024
 88.24 70.47 2.20 0.87 2.03 3.77 91.35
Aidan Hutchinson
2023-2024
 64.71 57.46 2.18 0.86 1.95 4.36 92.95
Myles Garrett
2023-2024
 97.06 73.35 2.21 0.85 2.18 3.42 92.95
Maxx Crosby
2023-2024
 85.29 81.89 2.86 0.76 2.93 3.38 83.05
Average 83.83 70.79 2.36 0.84 2.27 3.73 90.08
Will Anderson
2025-2025
 100.00 59.83 2.06 0.71 1.94 4.12 92.30
Pct Change 19.29 -15.48 -12.71 -15.48 -14.54 10.46 2.46
Median Prime % Change -12.71%
Average Prime % Change -3.71%

Calculated Market Value: Will Anderson

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
3 years, $117,080,562 $39,026,854
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