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Jaguars running game coordinator Brian Picucci said he knew HC Liam Coen would eventually become a head coach. “It’s awesome. I am proud,” Picucci said, via Sports Illustrated.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 19

Texans' Aireontae Ersery Looks Primed for Breakout Season

The Houston Texans have a few candidates on the roster for next season already looking to be in prime position to take a notable leap forward in their development.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 12

Aireontae Ersery Weighs In on Texans' Massive O-Line Overhaul

Through the 2026 offseason, a main priority of the Houston Texans' moves has been in an effort to fortify their offensive line. In just the first few days

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 13

Texans Veteran Says 'Sky Is Not the Limit' for Aireontae Ersery

The Houston Texans are entering the 2026 season with an offensive line that already looks like it could be better than the year before. While part of those

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 1

Texans Get Good News on Injured Starting OT

The Houston Texans could be getting one of their starting offensive linemen back from injury during their Week 18 outing against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26

Texans LT Aireontae Ersery Undergoes Thumb Surgery; Questionable For Week 17

Winners of seven straight, the Texans may go without both starting offensive tackles in a pivotal meeting with the Chargers in Week 17. Left tackle Aireontae Ersery underwent surgery on a broken thumb on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24

Texans OT Has Hand Surgery, Expected Back This Season

One starter on the Houston Texans' offensive line has undergone hand surgery following the events of their Week 16 game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, Texans starting left tackle Aireontae Ersery had surgery to repair a broken hand, though he is currently still expected to return this season.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 18

Minnesota's offensive line finally clicked against Nebraska: 'We knew we were close'

Minnesota has been searching far and wide for its ideal starting offensive line combination. It might've found the answer on Friday night against Nebraska.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 13, 2025

Texans Rookie Opens Up on Disappointing NFL Debut

The Houston Texans' offense didn't have the best season opener in Week 1 vs. the Los Angeles Rams. The same could be said for Texans rookie tackle Aireontae Ersery, who started his first NFL game on the road on the right side of Houston's new-look offensive line, and things didn't quite go as planned.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 1, 2025

Texans Rookie Quickly Making Strong First Impression

Over the course of their offseason work, the Houston Texans made some drastic changes on their offensive line to ensure that their quarterback C.J. Stroud could have a cleaner, more successful year of protection after a 2024 filled with disarray upfront.

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Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / August 13, 2025

NFL Network Analyst Impressed by Texans Rookie OT Aireontae Ersery's Debut

As the Houston Texans work to find an answer to the offensive line woes that plagued them last season, rookie offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery made a big impression during his NFL debut.

Houston Texans News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 5, 2025

Former Gophers star tackle Aireontae Ersery listed as starter on first Texans depth chart

The Texans made Aireontae Ersery the first of three Gophers selected at this year's draft when they called his name with the No. 48 overall pick this past April and he appears to have settled in nicely in Houston, where he is listed as the team's starting right tackle in its first depth chart.

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Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / July 21, 2025

Texans Sign Final Piece from 2025 Draft Class Ahead of Training Camp

The Houston Texans have signed their final piece from the 2025 Draft class ahead of the start of training camp, signing second-round offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery to a deal worth $9.2 million.

USC Trojans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19, 2025

Texans complete rookie deals

A deal has been worked out with each member of the Texans’ draft class. Second-round offensive linemen Aireontae Ersery agreed to terms with Houston on Saturday.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / July 19, 2025

Texans agree to deal with rookie OT Aireontae Ersery

After signing one of their top rookies -- second-round wide receiver Jayden Higgins -- to a fully guaranteed deal earlier this week, the Houston Texans reportedly agreed to terms with another Day 2 pick Saturday.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 19, 2025

Texans Sign Second-Round OT Aireontae Ersery

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: Ersery, 6-6 and 330 pounds, was a three-year starter at left tackle for Minnesota.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / June 2, 2025

Texans sign all but one 2025 draft pick to rookie contract

The Houston Texans have signed all but one of their 2025 NFL Draft picks to rookie contracts, with only second-round offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery yet to agree to terms as the team prepares for training camp.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 24, 2025

Texans to keep rookie Aireontae Ersery at OT

The Texans are planning to keep second-round pick Aireontae Ersery at offensive tackle to begin his NFL career, though he may not earn a starting job right away.

Texans Planning To Keep Second-Round OL Aireontae Ersery At Tackle

The Texans grabbed OL Aireontae Ersery in the second round of the draft in an offseason where they have revamped their offensive line group. Before rookie

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25, 2025

Texans move up in second round to draft offensive tackle

Moving back up the board after its significant drop on Day 1, Houston will send Las Vegas Nos. 58 and 99 for 48, which they used on Minnesota offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2025

Five burning questions entering Day 2: Where does Sanders land?

Five burning questions entering Day 2 of NFL Draft: Where does Shedeur Sanders land?

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Steelers made right call addressing pass rush, snubbing Sanders

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College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24, 2025

Minnesota OT Aireontae Ersery Scheduled For Nine ’30’ Visits

According to Cameron Wolfe, Minnesota OT Aireontae Ersery has a total of nine official 30 visits scheduled ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Wolfe says Ersery is visiting the Jets today and has finished visits with the Chiefs and Saints.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2025

NFL Scouting Combine Sunday watchlist: SEC tackle could solidify himself as OT1

Offensive linemen get the stage to themselves on Sunday. Here's a look at 10 tackles worth knowing at the combine in Indianapolis.

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Texas WR Matthew Golden shows why he should be a first-rounder

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Aireontae Ersery 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Minnesota Golden Gophers OT

Height: 6060 (unofficial) Weight: 330 (unofficial) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Kingsley Suamataia Minnesota Golden Gophers offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery boasts an impressive athletic profile in a prototypical frame for playing the position at the NFL level.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 7, 2024

Could OT Aireontae Ersery be the next Gophers player drafted to the NFL?

Gophers starting left tackle Aireontae Ersery is the highest-graded (84.0) returning left tackle in the country according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). Ersery is entering his fifth season with the Gophers' program.