MCDONOUGH — Former Dutchtown football star Will Anderson has already packed a lot of living into his 22 years — especially on the gridiron.
After an all-state high school career and three seasons at the University of Alabama, including helping lead the Crimson Tide to the 2022 National Title, Anderson’s football odyssey didn’t miss a beat last year when the defensive end turned in a spectacular rookie season with the Houston Texans of the NFL.
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