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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 […]
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 […]
The Las Vegas Raiders traded picks 36 and 117 to the Houston Texans for picks 38 and 91, giving general manager John Spytek an additional third-round pick. The Raiders then used the 91st overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft to select Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III. This is an interesting selection for […]
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 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. […]
The first day of the 2026 NFL Draft ended with a flurry of trades, and the second day picked up where Thursday night left off. The Raiders traded out within minutes, and the Houston Texans gave them #38 and #91 (656 points) in order to get #36 and #117 (600 points). So, that’s functionally a […]
The Las Vegas Raiders opened their Day Two of the draft by taking Arizona safety Treydan Stukes at No. 38. Here are some thoughts on the pick: The Raiders traded No. 36 and No. 117 for No. 38 and No. 91 in a deal with the Houston Texans. It was a good value trade for […]
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 past trades that included future selections. A big one that took place was from last month when the Detroit […]
In the second round of the 2026 NFL draft, the Las Vegas Raiders traded picks 36 and 117 (fourth) to the Houston Texans for picks 38 and 91 (third) overall. With the 38th pick, the Raiders selected Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes. Heading into the draft, the Raiders’ secondary needed reinforcements at safety and nickelback. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
The numbers are in for Will Anderson’s record setting $150 million contract extension with the Texans so let’s see just how it stacks up with the rest of the league and how it may help contracts move forward in the future. First the basic details of the contract. Anderson’s three year extension contains $150 million […]
Earlier this week, I said there would be reaction pieces and that most of them would come way too soon. I point that out in order to avoid the obvious calls of hypocrisy and to keep myself in check. Following sports is an emotional thing. Battle Red Blog could first of all be called a […]
David Montgomery’s Stock Rises as Texans Draft Keylan Rutledge The Houston Texans’ selection of Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge at No. 26 in the 2026 NFL Draft has fantasy implications that reach well beyond the offensive line. The biggest winner is David Montgomery. Houston traded for the veteran back in March and built an interior [...]
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The Texans need to keep CJ Stroud upright, and they took a step toward that with No. 26, selecting Keylan Rutledge, offensive guard, Georgia Tech. Here’s what you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Texans are getting: A tough and rugged guard who proved his worth going from a mid-major program to Power […]
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. Below is the final draft needs […]
Polls are back, baby! Just in time to put your mock drafter hat on and let us know who you think H-Town grabs first. The Houston Texans currently hold the 28th overall pick, but rumors swirl that Nick “Never met a draft I didn’t wanna trade in” Caserio is looking to move. Does Houston trade […]
There’s a moment that comes around when you start watching the NFL Draft that I think every football fan who watches the draft has. Everybody’s in a good mood, they’ve all finished booing Roger Goodell (for good reason) and now we’re a couple of picks in. The first couple blow past quickly because everyone and […]
In a recent Groupthink, the Masthead was asked to predict our #1 draft pick for the Houston Texans. Since there are 11ty million mock drafts out there currently, including a few right here on Battle Red Blog, I went a different direction. My scenario was pure fantasy. Nick Caserio traded a few picks to jump […]
This board will be updated LIVE during the NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Be sure to join us live and in the comments as we track and update the board with each selection. Below you will find the updated, final, and consensus draft needs big board for the Houston Texans entering the 2026 […]
Rejoice, for the NFL Draft is upon us. This is the first big NFL event since the Draft Combine where fans get to see what their teams will do to try to improve their team. Fans will channel all of their emotional and psychological well-beings into the actions of their team engaging in a glorified, […]
Pre-draft visits, interviews, and private workouts are incredibly important steps in the finalization of a team’s draft board. It’s the finishing touches on months of film that truly contextualize a player and fill out their profile. Conversely, they can be used as a smoke screen. For the Texans, it’s a direct indicator of who is […]
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers this past January off the heels of a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. The loss extended the Steelers’ streak of seasons without a playoff win to nine, and proved to be the end of the road for the […]