Your 2026 Houston Texans Draft Class
The Houston Texans made eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, trading up twice to acquire top prospects. The team's head coach and GM praised the players' physicality and work ethic.
The Houston Texans made eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team traded up two spots with the Buffalo Bills to open the draft, selecting Rutledge. Executive VP & GM Nick Caserio praised Rutledge's toughness and physicality. The Texans traded up again on Day 2 with the Las Vegas Raiders to land McDonald, a defensive tackle from Ohio State. Caserio highlighted McDonald's run-stopping ability and emotional reaction to being drafted. The Texans also selected Klein, a tight end from Michigan, and Nwaiwu, an offensive lineman from Oklahoma. Nwaiwu, a former walk-on, earned second-team All-SEC honors and praised the team's coaching staff. The Texans acquired the 123rd pick by trading back with the Los Angeles Chargers and used it on Woodaz, a safety-turned-linebacker from Clemson.
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