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NFL Draft 2025: Houston Texans Picks, Team Needs, Targets, & Mock Draft

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Dan Girolamo
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Published21 Apr 2025

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud throws the ball.

After making the Divisional Round, the Houston Texans begin their quest to return to the postseason at the 2025 NFL Draft. View the Texans’ picks, team needs, targets, and mock draft.

Houston Texans Draft Picks

The Houston Texans have won in the Wild Card Round in consecutive seasons under DeMeco Ryans. However, Houston lost in the Divisional Round both times.

Is the third time the charm for Ryans and the Texans?

The Texans have seven picks in this year’s draft, including four in the top 89.

2025 NFL Draft: Houston Texans Picks

  • Round 1: No. 25
  • Round 2: No. 58
  • Round 3: No. 79 (from Dolphins through Eagles and Commanders)
  • Round 3: No. 89
  • Round 5: No. 166 (from Bills)
  • Round 7: No. 236 (from Broncos through Eagles and Commanders)
  • Round 7: No. 241

2025 NFL Draft: Houston’s Team Needs

Offensive Line

The Texans began the offseason by trading left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Houston then moved on from Kenyon Green and guard Shaq Mason.

The Texans must address the offensive line during this draft.

Despite adding Laken Tomlinson, Cam Robinson, and Ed Ingram, Houston needs to solidify its line to protect C.J. Stroud.

Wide Receiver

The Texans moved on from wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who signed with the New England Patriots.

While the Texans added Christian Kirk, Tank Dell is expected to miss most of the 2025 season.

Expect Houston to snag a receiver on Day 2.

Defensive Tackle

The Texans have the luxury of having two studs coming off the edge in Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.

However, the defensive tackles need upgrades.

Sheldon Rankins and Tim Settle Jr. are slated to start, but Houston should look to add depth at the position.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Texans

  • Round 1: No. 25 – Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr.
  • Round 2: No. 58 – Ohio State OG Donovan Jackson
  • Round 3: No. 79 (from Dolphins through Eagles and Commanders) – Virginia Tech WR Jaylin Lane
  • Round 3: No. 89 – Ole Miss DT JJ Pegues
  • Round 5: No. 166 (from Bills) – Georgia WR Arian Smith
  • Round 7: No. 236 (from Broncos through Eagles and Commanders) – Notre Dame Edge R.J. Oben
  • Round 7: No. 241 – Tennesse DT Elijah Simmons

The 2025 NFL Draft is April 24–26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.