Texans Sign Second-Round OT Aireontae Ersery

Originally posted on NFLTradeRumors.co | By Tony Camino | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 9:17 PM ET

The Houston Texans have signed second-round OT Aireontae Ersery to a rookie contract, per Aaron Wilson.

The Texans have officially signed their entire 2025 draft class with this move:

Rd	Pick	Player	Pos.	Note
2	34	Jayden Higgins	WR	Signed
2	48	Aireontae Ersery	G	Signed
3	79	Jaylin Noel	WR	Signed
3	97	Jaylin Smith	CB	Signed
4	116	Woody Marks	RB	Signed
6	187	Jaylen Reed	S	Signed
6	197	Graham Mertz	QB	Signed
7	224	Kyonte Hamilton	DT	Signed
7	255	Luke Lachey	TE	Signed

Ersery, 6-6 and 330 pounds, was a three-year starter at left tackle for Minnesota. He earned second-team All-Big 10 honors in 2023 and upgraded to first team in 2024, as well as winning the conference award for offensive lineman of the year.

The Texans used the No. 48 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Ersery. He’s projected to sign a four-year, $9,203,110 contract with a $3,333,172 signing bonus.

During his five-year college career, Ersery made 38 starts in 40 appearances for Minnesota at left tackle.

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