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Houston Texans 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Loading up around QB CJ Stroud, and getting a ton more dynamic in space
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Houston Texans 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Loading up around QB CJ Stroud, and getting a ton more dynamic in space

Originally posted on A to Z Sports  |  By Ryan Roberts  |  Last updated Feb 12, 2025 4:28 PM ET

The Houston Texans franchise is heading in a great direction. Anytime you have a talented head coach like DeMeco Ryans, and a franchise quarterback in CJ Stroud, you have a chance. The future seems bright.

In order to take the next step, this offseason is going to be very, very important. The 2025 NFL Draft class is a huge opportunity to continue building this talented roster. Putting strong support around Stroud should be of the utmost importance.

Round 1, Pick 25: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

Membou is an extremely interesting 2025 prospect. Depending who you talk to, some consider him an offensive tackle on the next level, while others think he will fit best inside. The positive is that the Texans could have a need at both right tackle and guard, which makes Membou the perfect player to get the best five on the field.

Round 2, Pick 58: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

Quarterback CJ Stroud desperately needs a consistent playmaker over the middle of the field. Arroyo brings a lot of versatility to the table, having the profile to make plays inline or detached all across the formation. His YAC upside is also a huge selling point.

Round 3, Pick 89: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

The Texans are extremely strong on the edges, but the interior defensive line could use a talent boost. There may not be a bigger riser in that group than Alexander, who is an extremely gifted mover for a defensive tackle. He should provide some nice penetration upside.

Round 4, Pick 127: Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland

Prather didn’t quite take the step forward in 2024 that many hoped, but he is still an incredibly gifted football player. Long, strong, and explosive, Prather should be able to provide a role on the next level. There is still untapped upside to develop as well.

Round 5, Pick 167: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas

Somewhat forgotten as a part of a really deep running back class, Neal is a very good player. He has rushed for 4,343 yards and 49 touchdowns during the course of his career, and has tremendous overall vision. Neal might not be as flashy as some others, but he is extremely dependable.

Round 7, Pick 243: Jackson Slater, IOL, Sacramento State

Slater participated in the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl, and put together a strong week. He is a guard by trade but it wouldn’t be shocking to see Slater get some snaps at center as well. That swing potentially brings a solid baseline to stick on the next level. 

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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