Houston Texans draft picks, grades for selections in NFL Draft

The Houston Texans enter the 2026 NFL Draft with needs across the offensive line.

The need may not be as immediate as other seasons after free agency, when Houston signed Braden Smith and Wyatt Teller. But neither are long-term solutions.

The Texans also could reinforce depth across the defense, but the offensive line will be the group to watch.

Here's the Texans' picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft.

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Houston Texans NFL Draft picks

1st round, No. 26 overall (from Buffalo) | Keylan Rutledge, OL, Georgia Tech

• Instant grade: B-plus
• Analysis: Rutledge adds an edge to Houston's OL that has been lacking for years. He's interior-only in the NFL, but this is a good fit with Rutledge's ability to move defenders in the run game.

2nd round, No. 38 overall (from Washington) |

2nd round, No. 59 overall |

3rd round, No. 69 overall |

4th round, No. 106 overall (from Washington) |

5th round, No. 141 overall (from Cleveland via ) |