With the 2025 draft in the past and a chance to secure a third division title, the Texans' front office can now look ahead to planning for the 2026 class. As things stand now, Hou

Houston Texans center Jarrett Patterson (54) and guard Tytus Howard (71) drop back into pass protection in front of quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Houston. Howard moved to left guard from the right tackle position against the Dolphins.

The Houston Texans drew plenty of plaudits for their nine-man draft class over the weekend. One pick in particular made former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. positively giddy in a video released Saturday.