The Houston Texans started 5-1 in 2024 and appeared to be an AFC juggernaut, but they limped down the stretch partly due to injuries.
The AFC South is loaded with talented young quarterbacks and C.J. Stroud may be the best of the bunch. The Texans won the division back-to-back years since drafting Stroud second overall in 2023 and it feels as if their best football is still to come.
That said, there is some work to be done still needs to be done in the 2025 NFL Draft given Houston’s offseason.
Houston stunningly traded five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders for a package of draft selections in the 2025 and 2026 NFL Drafts. Stroud was sacked 52 times last season and the team signed veterans Cam Robinson and Trent Brown, but there’s still work to be done to rebuild the trenches.
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs signed with the Patriots in free agency and Tank Dell is expected to miss most of the 2025 season recovering from a brutal knee injury.
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As a result, Houston figures to focus on offense come the draft. The Texans must continue to build an offensive line for Stroud and surround him with quality receiving weapons outside of budding star Nico Collins.
The Texans transformation process of becoming a Super Bowl contender continues with the 2025 NFL Draft, where Houston has nine selections, including the 25th overall pick in the first round.
Here’s a look at the Texans 2025 draft picks and grades from USA TODAY Sports and the USA TODAY Network for each of Houston’s selections.
Texans NFL draft grades
This section will be updated when Houston makes its picks.
Texans NFL draft picks
Nine selections:
- Round 1, Pick 25
- Round 2, Pick 58
- Round 3, Pick 79 (from Miami through Philadelphia and Washington)
- Round 3, Pick 89
- Round 6, Pick 179 (from Cleveland)
- Round 6, Pick 216 (from Cleveland)
- Round 7, Pick 236 (from Denver through Philadelphia and Washington)
- Round 7, Pick 241
- Round 7, Pick 255 (from Cleveland)
