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11 total picks · 3 DT · 2 IOL · 2 LB · 2 CB · 1 TE · 1 WR
Texans' 2026 draft class focused on IOL and DT — an attempt to address roster priorities with a mix of immediate starters and long-term developmental bets. Read each report below for our take on fit, role, and fantasy implications.
R1 · Pick 26IOL
KR
Keylan Rutledge
HOU·Georgia Tech
Strengths
- Plus anchor against power
- Three-year starter at Georgia Tech
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R2 · Pick 36DT
KM
Kayden McDonald
HOU·Ohio State
Strengths
- Plus anchor at the point of attack
- Disruptive interior presence at Ohio State
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R2 · Pick 59TE
MK
Marlin Klein
HOU·Michigan
Strengths
- Plus inline blocker
- Versatile alignment at Michigan
- Smart route-runner against zone
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R4 · Pick 106IOL
FN
Febechi Nwaiwu
HOU·Oklahoma
Strengths
- Reliable interior blocker
- Three-year starter at Oklahoma
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R4 · Pick 123LB
WW
Wade Woodaz
HOU·Clemson
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Three-down workload at Clemson
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R5 · Pick 146DT
RB
Rayshaun Benny
HOU·Michigan
Strengths
- Two-gap run defender
- Disruptive interior presence at Michigan
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R5 · Pick 163WR
MK
Malik Knowles
HOU·Kansas State
Strengths
- Reliable hands at the catch point
- Refined at Kansas State, with high-end college production
- Tough through contact
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R6 · Pick 186LB
KJ
Kydran Jenkins
HOU·Purdue
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Three-down workload at Purdue
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R6 · Pick 203CB
CS
Chau SmithWade
HOU·Washington State
Strengths
- Refined zone instincts
- Productive at Washington State with multiple PBUs
- Plus competitiveness at the catch point
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R7 · Pick 226DT
JC
Jaden Crumedy
HOU·Mississippi State
Strengths
- Two-gap run defender
- Disruptive interior presence at Mississippi State
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R7 · Pick 243CB
DP
Deantre Prince
HOU·Ole Miss
Strengths
- Refined zone instincts
- Productive at Ole Miss with multiple PBUs
- Plus competitiveness at the catch point
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