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Texans Day 3 Mock Draft: Loading Up on Defensive Talent

The Houston Texans are in the last day of their 2026 NFL Draft action after a busy prior three rounds, but they're certain to have their work cut out for them on day three–– where they'll have another four picks at their disposal.

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Texans GM Nick Caserio Says Team Won’t Trade WR Nico Collins

Texans GM Nick Caserio shot down any reports that the team was looking to trade WR Nico Collins after rumors swirled that he could be moved due to a contract adjustment.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 25

Five Day 3 Prospects Texans Should Have on Their Radar

The Houston Texans have finished their first two days of draft action with their selection of three new prospects within the first 60 selections on the board.

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Texans’ Nick Caserio makes Nico Collins trade stance crystal clear

The Houston Texans have a clear message for anyone eyeing their star wideout: keep your trade offers to yourselves. Amid the chaos of the 2026 NFL Draft, General Manager Nick Caserio officially slammed the door on rumors suggesting Nico Collins was on the move.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Winners, losers from Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft: Browns keep adding playmakers

Let's take a look at some of the winners and losers from Friday's picks.

KC Concepcion explains why he's excited to play with Shedeur Sanders

Cowboys' Caleb Downs has one simple question for his defensive coordinator

Steelers make exciting pick at 85th overall in third round of 2026 NFL Draft

Best remaining QBs heading into Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft Day 3: Best players available and potential landing spots

Nico Collins News / Trade Talk Sports / April 24

Texans Star WR Nico Collins Drawing Trade Interest Around the League

Day 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books, but that doesn’t mean the activity around the league is going to stop anytime soon. In fact, it might start heating up even more through the weekend and into the summer.

Nico Collins News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Teams Calling Texans About Nico Collins

The draft represents a major checkpoint on the NFL calendar when it comes to high-profile player movement. Several veterans are always the subject of calls from suitors, and one of the Texans’ offensive pillars is on that list.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 23

Final Texans 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting All 8 Picks for Houston

The long wait for the 2026 NFL Draft is officially over. And with that, it means the time has come to submit some final mocks and predictions for how the three days of action could unfold in Pittsburgh.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Texans trade up with Panthers to help C.J. Stroud in Peter Schrager’s final mock draft

The Houston Texans are ready for the 2026 NFL Draft. Houston enters the draft with eight total selections, including the 28th overall pick. One national analyst has the Texans making a bold trade to further upgrade their offensive line during the first round.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / April 22

Texans' Anderson makes feelings on Stroud clear amid uncertainty

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. makes feelings on C.J. Stroud clear amid uncertainty

Stroud has received no financial guarantees from his club other than having the fifth-year option for 2027 picked up.

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

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

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / HITC / April 22

What was Will Anderson Jr. doing when he was handed $150 million deal by Houston Texans

Will Anderson Jr.’s record-breaking payday came with a moment he will never forget. The Houston Texans star had just secured one of the biggest contracts in NFL history, but the way he found out made it even more emotional.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / April 21

Texans confirm contract extension for All-Pro DE Will Anderson Jr.

The Houston Texans announced they have signed All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to a contract extension on Tuesday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed by the team, but the contract extension was first reported last Friday as being for three years and $150 million ($134 million guaranteed).