The Houston Texans select WR Lewis Bond with the 204th overall pick

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 15: Lewis Bond #11 of the Boston College Eagles smiles after a catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the game at Alumni Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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 a Bill O’Brien-coached player?

That’s just too funny.

Anyway, let’s get to the stats on Bond and a quick recap from Houston sports radio’s own Lance Zierlein.

Overview

Hard-hat possession receiver who has delivered with consistency for three consecutive seasons. Bond shines with natural ball skills highlighted by plus catch focus and sure hands to routinely win contested catch battles. Finding separation as a pro will be a challenge. He’s not shifty enough to beat a pro press and doesn’t have the speed or suddenness to break free from sticky man coverage. He might need pre-snap motion or bunch formations to get rolling. Bond will find his best chance with teams who covet pro-caliber ball skills over separation traits.

Strengths

• Team captain with steady catch production in his last three seasons.
• Smooth in his transitions on vertical routes.
• Consistent to make the tough catch when challenged.
• Tracks the ball and makes adjustments like a pro.
• Good feel for utilizing space properly against zone coverage.