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Four Teams Texans Could Trade Down With in NFL Draft

The Houston Texans have been no stranger when it comes to trading out of the first round in their past two drafts. And depending on how the board falls in this year's action, there's a real chance the front office makes a similar decision for a third-straight year.

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25 Best NFL Draft Fits for the Texans–– Ranked by Round and Impact

The clock is gradually counting down before the Houston Texans are up on the clock for the 2026 NFL Draft with their eight total selections across this year's board, allowing for this already-talented roster to load up on more young talent.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / April 16

Texans Hosted Denzel Boston, Malachi Lawrence

With the draft a week away, Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston continues drawing plenty of interest. Boston visited the Texans earlier this week, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 16

Texans Fill Three Major Needs in Expert's Latest Mock Draft

The Houston Texans hold three selections in the first 64 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. That gives them a handful of perfect opportunities to address any lingering needs around their roster headed into next season with a trio of high-level prospects at their respective positions.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 16

Historic Texans TE Announcing Day Two Picks at NFL Draft

The Houston Texans will have a historic member of their franchise's history take the stage in Pittsburgh to announce their second and third round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 16

7 Late-Round Sleepers Texans Can’t Afford to Miss in NFL Draft

Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft for the Houston Texans, tons of attention has been made on what this team and their front office will do as it relates to their top picks on the board––primarily within their top four selections, all within the top 70 overall slots.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 16

How a Texans First-Round Trade Down Could Play Out

The Houston Texans, through the past two times they've had a first-round pick in the draft, have shown no hesitancy in moving off of that selection in a draft-day trade down the board.

Will Anderson News / Houston Texans on SI / April 16

Texans' Will Anderson May Land $200M, And He's Worth Every Penny

Since Will Anderson Jr. has officially become eligible for a new extension following his rookie deal with the Houston Texans, there's been lots of lingering chatter linking just how much the star edge rusher is set to make on what's bound to be a lucrative contract.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 15

Texans' Home Stadium Gets a Familiar New Name

The Houston Texans' stadium will be donning a fresh name for the 2026 and beyond. And that name will actually be one that the Texans and their franchise is quite familiar with.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 15

Texans Host Projected First-Round WR for Pre-Draft Visit

The Houston Texans are showing some surprise interest in one of this year's top-rated wide receiver prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, despite not being among the teams frequently linked to taking a top wideout to this point in the pre-draft process.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 15

Five Burning Questions for the Texans Heading Into NFL Draft

The Houston Texans sit right around the one-week mark until the 2026 NFL Draft officially arrives after a long and extended wait. And as the clock continues to tick down before that time finally arrives, there's still a bundle of burning questions encircling the Texans that have yet to be answered over the course of a busy offseason thus far.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 15

Five Draft Prospects Texans Should Consider Trading Up For

As the Houston Texans have been creeping closer and closer to the 2026 NFL Draft, there's been some lingering chatter made of the front office taking interest in another trade-down scenario as it relates to their 28th-overall pick.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / April 14

Texans Targeting OL Prospects

The Texans have been active reshaping their offensive line this offseason, and they may not be done. ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime expects the team to target linemen in the draft, with the writer citing Houston’s desire for “young, cost-effective talent.” The Texans were quick to revamp the unit after the 2025 campaign.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 15

AFC Notes: Nick Caserio, Liam Coen, Tank Dell, Jaguars, Texans

The Jaguars organization hired HC Liam Coen and GM James Gladstone just before last season’s Combine and had to learn on the fly. This season, they have their staff settled in and know each other well, which Coen notes will make things less frantic.

Tank Dell News / Houston Texans on SI / April 14

Texans Offer Update on Tank Dell's Ongoing Injury Recovery

The Houston Texans are trending towards finally seeing their fan favorite wide receiver, Tank Dell, back in the mix for the 2026 NFL campaign after the explosive weapon was ruled out for the entire 2025 season with the brutal leg injury suffered from two seasons ago.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 14

Texans' Best WR Option in Every Round of NFL Draft

One area of the Houston Texans roster that hasn't seen a ton of attention or upgrades throughout the offseason so far has been their wide receiver spot.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Texans’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft

The Texans 2026 NFL Draft will not be about playing it safe. They will swing for franchise-altering impact. It starts with a stunning, aggressive move up the board for Spencer Fano followed by a calculated strike for a red-zone dominator.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 14

Best Second-Round Draft Picks in Texans History

The Houston Texans' draft history is brief. Heading into what will just be their 25th draft in franchise history this month, the Texans have the shortest collection of all-time rookie classes to have come through their building than any other team in the NFL.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / April 14

NFL execs react to what Nick Caserio said about C.J. Stroud

NFL executives share telling reactions to what Texans' Nick Caserio said about future of C.J. Stroud

Unnamed executives discussed what Caserio did and didn't say about Stroud's future.

Texans noticeably leaving this C.J. Stroud question unanswered

Texans could make painful Tank Dell decision during NFL Draft

Will Anderson Jr. To Command $50MM AAV?

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / April 14

Texans could make painful Tank Dell decision during NFL Draft

Will the Texans prepare for life without Dell during the draft?

Texans noticeably leaving this C.J. Stroud question unanswered

Will Anderson Jr. To Command $50MM AAV?

NFL Draft intel: Concerning Rueben Bain Jr. report, Arvell Reese-Cowboys rumors, Fernando Mendoza's elite work ethic

The 'Rookie receiving-leaders by NFL team' quiz

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / April 14

Texans noticeably leaving this C.J. Stroud question unanswered

Stroud has seemingly regressed from when he earned Offensive Rookie of the Year Award honors for the 2023 season.

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Tank Dell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 13

Will Tank Dell’s expected Texans return from gruesome knee injury impact NFL Draft strategy?

The Houston Texans are a bit of a wild card for the 2026 NFL Draft. Will they target needs or the best available player? And will Tank Dell’s expected return from his gruesome knee injury impact the Texans’ draft strategy?

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / April 13

Will Anderson Jr. To Command $50MM AAV?

The Texans will focus on extending Will Anderson Jr. before the start of the 2026 season, but it will likely require a record-breaking AAV to do so. Albert Breer of SI.com observes the rapidly climbing contracts for edge rushers, and the writer believes Anderson’s next deal will likely come in at around $50MM annually.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 13

Texans 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

The Houston Texans were one of the more surprising teams in the NFL in 2025. Houston opened the season with three straight losses, but then went on a huge winning streak to finish 12-5.

Houston Texans News / Football Analysis / April 12

Anderson Closes In On Richest Defensive Deal In NFL History

Two names called back-to-back in the 2023 draft. C.J. Stroud at second overall. Will Anderson Jr. at third. Both walked into NRG Stadium the same week, signed their rookie deals the same month, and wore the same shade of Battle Red on the same sideline.