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Value of Things: Guide to draft grades
I’m going to do something a little bit different in this space than most of other people. One of the benefits of a classical education (read: liberal arts) is a reading of the classics. In Socrates “Apology”, he asserted that he was the wisest man in Athens because he did not pretend to know that […]
Houston Texans fans react: Grading the 2026 Draft Class
The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone. The Houston Texans added eight players to their roster, addressing various positional and depth needs. Concurrently, the sports media that spent so much time evaluating prospects and looking at team’s needs is now engaging in the time-honored tradition of instant grades for a group of players that […]
Houston Texans undrafted free agent signings 2026
Now that the 2026 draft is over, and the Texans have solidified a new class of rookies, it’s time for all the guys who didn’t get drafted to sign with teams and keep their NFL hopes alive. As of Monday, April 27 at 9:45 a.m. CT, the Texans have reportedly signed the following undrafted free […]
Battle Red Blog at the 2026 NFL Draft: Day Three
And just like that, the 2026 NFL Draft is over! After months and months of hype, draft prep, pro days, the entire NFL Combine…ketchup interviews…and more leading up to this moment, everything ends after just three days. This is the third and final part of my “Battle Red Blog at the 2026 NFL Draft” series, […]
Texans draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Texans fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Check out FanDuel, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.
Houston Texans select linebacker Aiden Fisher with the 243rd pick
The Houston Texans have made their final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Linebacker Aiden Fisher from Indiana is Houston’s seventh and final selection of the class. He is the second LB picked by Houston and will be heading to a loaded positional group. The team captain of the national champion Indiana Hoosiers followed head […]
Your Houston Texans 2026 Draft Class
Th-th-th-th-that’s all folks. For the Houston Texans, their 2026 NFL Draft has come to an end. If you haven’t watched all seven rounds of the draft, like a lunatic or a football blogger, then allow me to show you who the Texans came away from the Draft with along with a brief rundown on each […]
Ed Ingram trade results: Texans get a legit upgrade despite losing 2026 NFL Draft pick
The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and one of the most interesting things to do is look back on how trades wrapped up. We have a doozy of a trade here with the Minnesota Vikings sending offensive lineman Ed Ingram to the Houston Texans in a win-win. Original terms of the Ed Ingram […]
The Houston Texans select WR Lewis Bond with the 204th overall pick
The Houston Texans’ WR room will have a non-Iowa State player in it not named Nico Collins. In the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Texans took Lewis Bond, a wide receiver from Boston College. Wait…Boston College, isn’t that where Bill O’Brien is coaching now? So you mean to tell me we drafted […]
Houston Texans Draft S Kamari Ramsey 141st Overall
The Texans are back to work in the fifth round! With the 141st overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select S Kamari Ramsey from USC: Measurements: Stats: Man, general manager Nick Caserio sure does like his USC defensive backs, doesn’t he? This makes for the third USC DB drafted by the […]
Tytus Howard trade results: Texans use 2026 NFL Draft pick to finish swap
The Houston Texans began their offensive line overhaul by trading versatile offensive lineman Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns for a Day 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Both teams were looking to upgrade their offensive lines, with the Browns needing bodies after having six free agent offensive linemen, while the Texans were looking […]
Houston Texans Draft LB Wade Woodaz 123rd Overall
The Texans are back at it on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft. After trading back from pick #117, the Houston Texans drafted Clemson LB Wade Woodaz 123rd overall: Measurements: Stats: A two-year starter for Clemson that came on towards the end of his 2023 season, Wade Woodaz is a quick, aggressive tackler with […]
David Montgomery trade results: Texans’ pick used by Lions in 2026 NFL Draft
A big trade took place was last month when the Houston Texans added Detroit Lions runnning back David Montgomery. With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend upon us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing […]
Houston Texans Draft OG Febechi Nwaiwu 106th Overall
Day three of the draft has begun for the Houston Texans, and with the 106th overall pick, they drafted OG Febechi Nwaiwu from Oklahoma! Measurements: Stats: While I’ll admit that I knew nothing about Febechi Nwaiwu before this selection, I’m happy to see that Nwaiwu was a starting-caliber guard in the SEC and will now […]
Laremy Tunsil trade results: Texans use the picks from the Commanders
The Houston Texans surprised many last offseason when they traded star left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders for a haul of draft picks. Tunsil wanted (and eventually got) a new contract that made him the highest-paid tackle in the NFL, which the Texans didn’t feel was realistic with their budget, but the move […]
LIVE: Houston Texans 2026 Draft Tracker – Day Three
Welcome to your home for the Houston Texans’ 2026 NFL Draft. This board will be updated LIVE during the NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Be sure to join us live in the comment section as we track and update the board with each selection in real time. The board has been updated to […]
Best Players Remaining for the Houston Texans on Day 3
The chaos continues. After the high of selecting Kayden McDonald at the start of the second, the bewilderment that accompanied the Marlin Klein selection was unexpected. Fortunately for the Texans, multiple teams made head-scratching picks. Those decisions have left a handful of quite talented players still on the board early on Day Three. Houston has […]
Battle Red Blog at the 2026 NFL Draft: Day Two
If you’d like to see our reporting from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh for the first round, click here! And just like that, day two of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books! If day one of the draft in Pittsburgh was an explosion of football action, day two was the sizzling, tantalizing aftermath. […]
Texans 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 Post-Mortem
The second day of the NFL Draft has just wrapped up and the only thing I can think is one thing: This defense is gonna be FUN next year. They were great last year, this year could be downright special. First, let me get you caught up if you’ve been watching other Houston sports games […]
Woody Marks trade finalized: Texans’ 2025 move is sewn up during the 2026 NFL Draft
The Houston Texans are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft with eight draft picks, although only three of them are actually their own. General manager Nick Caserio is usually one of the busiest GMs on draft day, willing to move both up and down the board as he tries to capitalize on value. One of […]
The Houston Texans’ 2025 trade where the Giants added Jaxson Dart is finalized
The Houston Texans went into the 2026 NFL Draft with eight draft picks, holding one in at least every round except the sixth. However, their draft arsenal is quite unique, as only three of the picks they hold are actually their own, thanks to being one of the most active teams in the trade market. […]
Texans draft results 2026: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State stats, awards, scouting report
The Texans got first-round talent with a second-round pick in Kayden McDonald, the defensive tackle out of Ohio State. Here’s everything you need to know about the former Buckeye. Stats & Accolades What the Texans are getting: McDonald was one of the nation’s biggest breakout stars after going from backup his first two collegiate seasons […]
Houston Texans 2026 Draft Tracker – Rounds 2 and 3
Welcome to your home for the Houston Texans’ 2026 NFL Draft. This board will be updated LIVE during the NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Be sure to join us live in the comment section as we track and update the board with each selection in real time. The board has been updated to […]
SB Nation Reacts Results: Grading the Texans 1st Round Pick
This post brought to you by the fine folks at FanDuel. In classic Nick Caserio fashion, your Houston Texans traded up from the 28th spot to the 26th in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL.com Texans receive: 2026 first-round pick (No. 26) — G Keylan Rutledge 2026 third-round pick (No. 91) Bills receive: […]
Battle Red Blog at the 2026 NFL Draft: Day One
What a night! After a full day of analyzing, predicting, judging, tubthumping, and finally, drafting, night one of the NFL Draft is over! Both Nickschwager and I attended the draft as members of the media for Battle Red Blog, and we spent the entire day producing as much draft content as we possibly could. This […]
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