Texans’ Top Position Groups to Address in NFL Draft

Heading into the 2026 NFL offseason, the Houston Texans' roster, for the most part, is well positioned to have a compelling case of making the postseason for a fourth-straight time in the DeMeco Ryans era.

But as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches in just over two months, it'll act as the perfect time for the Texans to reload with another batch of young talent for their arsenal to further push the needle forward rolling into next season, hoping to reach further heights than they have through the past three years.

Where could the Texans look to improve their roster come time to pick? There are a few key spots on both sides of the ball that could be worth investing heavy capital in. But with Houston having four picks in the first two days of the draft, they'll have ample opportunity to address wherever necessary.

With that in mind, here's three positions on the Texans roster that might be worth investing in come time to draft in April:

1. IOL

The Texans' aspired upgrades on the offensive line linger once again into this offseason. Things improved upfront throughout the 2025 season, but with Houston's offensive unit struggling as a whole and an up-and-down third year from C.J. Stroud under center, it certainly wouldn't hurt for the front office to prioritize the offensive line in the draft once again.

One primary focus should lie upon the interior of the offensive line. The Texans can easily shift Tytus Howard to right tackle while leaning on Aireontae Ersery on the left side for his second season to hold down the bookends, but that then leaves a void at left guard, a lingering need at center, and depending on the outcome of Ed Ingram's free agency, might need right guard addressed as well.

Expect the Texans to take at least one offensive lineman in their first two days of the draft, with the focus on bolstering their offense heading into 2026.

2. RB

Woody Marks held down the Texans' run game decently well as the regular season progressed, but would inevitably be stonewalled in Houston's playoff loss to the New England Patriots last month, that essentially screamed to Houston that the former USC back could use a secondary ball-handler to create a one-two punch.

Maybe the Texans take a flier on a running back in round two. Perhaps there's even the chance Nick Caserio gets aggressive in a trade-up situation to grab one of this year's most coveted prospects within the class, Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love. Either way, that can make Houston's offensive attack look a whole lot more potent than it was last year.