Tuesday was “Will Anderson Jr. Day” in Stockbridge.
The linebacker for the Houston Texans and Stockbridge native was honored by the city’s mayor, Anthony Ford, earlier this week with a proclamation that recognized Anderson’s achievement as the No. 3 overall pick in the recent NFL draft.
“Thank you for this award and having my own day,” Anderson said. “I greatly appreciate it.”
Anderson is a graduate of Dutchtown High School in Hampton and played for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide where he was nicknamed “The Terminator” during his sophomore year.
Credit: CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
Credit: CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
In addition to being recognized by Stockbridge, he also received proclamations from Henry County Schools and from state Rep. Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge), himself a former linebacker for the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
Anderson said his draft achievement and the honors from Stockbridge and local and state governments have been surreal.
“It’s been a blessing,” he said. “God has been doing a really good job with my life.”
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