Who's been drafted 38th overall since 2006: Better than a Round 1 player?

TL;DR

The Houston Texans hold the 38th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, with potential trade discussions underway. Historically, players drafted at this position since 2006 have often underperformed or become depth pieces.

Key points

Houston Texans hold the 38th overall pick in the NFL Draft
General manager Nick Caserio may consider trading the pick
Three starters were drafted by the Texans on Day 2 last year
Players drafted 38th overall since 2006 have often underperformed

Houston Texans

As of Thursday night, the Houston Texans own the 38th overall pick in Round 2, but given general manager Nick Caserio, a trade could already be in the works.

The Texans are coming off an NFL Draft a year ago, where they technically landed three starters on Day 2. Jayden Higgins ended up becoming a quality No. 2 receiver while Tay Ersery started every game at either left or right tackle. Jaylin Noel rotated in between reps in the slot and outside, but saw most of his success come on special teams.

All three selections were made within the first 80 picks. As of now, Houston has four picks in the top 70, including three on Day 2.

Throughout the past two decades, teams haven't had the most amount of success with pick No. 38. Most players have either underperformed or been transformed into nothing more than depth pieces on different teams.

Here's every player drafted 38th overall since 2006

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson (32) before Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images