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Texans Star: Jaguars' Tackle is NFL Elite
5 Jun
Summary
- Texans' Will Anderson Jr. compared Anton Harrison to Laremy Tunsil.
- Anderson had his lowest pressure rates against Harrison's Jaguars.
- Jaguars picked up Harrison's fifth-year option for his future.
Houston Texans' elite pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. has drawn a striking comparison between Jacksonville Jaguars' right tackle Anton Harrison and former Texans star Laremy Tunsil. Anderson described Harrison as possessing similar size and athletic build, highlighting their matchups as consistently challenging.
Anderson, himself a dominant force with a 19.5% pressure rate last season, experienced diminished effectiveness against Harrison's Jaguars. His pressure rates were notably lower in those contests, with one game seeing him allow only a single pressure. This consistent performance against an elite defender like Anderson underscores Harrison's value.
The Jaguars' commitment to Harrison is evident as they exercised his fifth-year option this offseason. Offensive coordinator Grant Udinski believes Harrison's ceiling is exceptionally high and expressed the team's dedication to pushing him further. Harrison is expected to take on a leadership role as he enters his fourth season, crucial for the Jaguars' offensive line and their AFC South aspirations.
