Overview
- Houston’s 28-16 divisional-round loss to the Patriots set the Texans’ first-round slot at No. 28 for the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
- Day 2 assets include No. 38 in the second round from Washington via the Laremy Tunsil trade, Houston’s own second-rounder at No. 59, and No. 69 in the third round from last year’s draft-night deal with the Giants.
- In total, the Texans hold nine selections: one first-rounder, two seconds, one third, two fourths, a fifth, and two sevenths, per the Houston Chronicle’s accounting.
- Over the Cap lists Houston with approximately negative $10.8 million in salary-cap space entering the offseason, indicating cuts or restructures may be needed.
- Coverage highlights offensive and defensive line help and run-game upgrades as priorities, with tight end depth in focus after Cade Stover’s injury and wide receiver a lower priority with Tank Dell expected back.