Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. Opens Press Conference With Bold Prayer: ‘Thank You, Jesus’
Houston Texans defensive standout Will Anderson Jr. did something uncommon for a championship-caliber press conference: he began by praying and pointing straight to God. The moment landed with quiet authority, refusing to bury his faith behind contract talk or career highlights. It was a clear, unapologetic example of faith front and center in public life.
Anderson had just signed a landmark three-year extension worth $150 million, a deal that cements him among the NFL’s elite and makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. The headline number matters, but he made it plain that the headline for his heart belongs to God. For him, success is a platform to worship, not just a bank account.
Last season he earned First-Team All-Pro honors, a second Pro Bowl selection, and was an AP Defensive Player of the Year finalist after anchoring a defense that dominated opponents. Those accolades validate the performance, but Anderson framed them as evidence of God’s favor and stewardship. He models the posture of gratitude the Bible calls believers to display no matter the spotlight.
Anderson addressed the media Tuesday and opened by leading the room in a prayer, setting the tone for the entire press conference.
View this post on Instagram
“Thank You, Jesus – Jesus, I owe all I am to You,” Anderson prayed. “Thank You for blessing me and keeping me and holding me together all these years. Without You, I am nothing. You have truly been gracious and loving to me. I love You, and I will always glorify Your Name.