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Your 2026 Houston Texans Draft Class

The Texans added two offensive linemen, two linebackers, a defensive tackle, a tight end, a wideout, and a safety across seven rounds over three days.

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Harris Hits: John Harris on every pick in the Texans' 2026 Draft Class

On first-round pick Keylan Rutledge, Harris said: "He's the toughest, nastiest SOB interior [lineman] they could have found. He's the perfect fit."

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Takeaways from Seventh Round Pick LB Aiden Fisher's post-selection press conference

"I'm just going to come in. I'm going to work my butt off. I'm going to be the hardest worker in the room. Whatever role you give me, I'm going to embrace it and I'm going to run with it. And I'm going to do my best to be the best at it," Fisher said.

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Nick Caserio and DeMeco Ryans Draft Day 3 Media Availability 2026 | Full Draft Night Q&A

The Texans discuss adding tough, competitive players, improving the roster and building through the draft weekend.

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Analysts Take: LB Aiden Fisher

NFL.com's Lance Zierlein described Fisher as "a Mike linebacker who can run the defense as an extension of his coordinator."

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DRAFT TRACKER: All the news, photos, and videos from the 2026 NFL Draft

The Texans added to the offensive line before nabbing a LB early on Day 3.

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Houston Texans 2026 Draft Picks: Complete List by Round

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Five Quick Notes about Texans LB Aiden Fisher

The Houston Texans selected Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft at 243rd overall. Here are five things to know about him.

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PICK IS IN: LB Aiden Fisher from Indiana drafted at No. 243 overall

The Texans ended their 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Indiana's first-ever First Team All-American linebacker.

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📸 Aiden Fisher in Action | 2026 NFL Draft Day 3, Pick 243

New Houston Texans LB Aiden Fisher had a stellar career at Indiana. Check out some of his best photos from his college career. All photos courtesy of Indiana Athletics.

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Texans select Aiden Fisher with No. 243 pick in 2026 draft

The Houston Texans select Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Aiden Fisher in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 243 overall pick (via a trade with the San Francisco 49ers).

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Takeaways from Sixth Round Pick WR Lewis Bond's post-selection press conference

Bond said he'll come in ready to work and compete every day.

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Analysts Take: WR Lewis Bond

Former BC quarterback Thomas Castellanos called Bond an unbelievable receiver who can do it all and can run routes, describing him as a very physical receiver who can make plays in space and break tackles.

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Five Notable Stats about Texans WR Lewis Bond

The Houston Texans selected Boston College wide receiver Lewis Bond in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft at 204th overall. Here are five things to know about him.

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PICK IS IN: WR Lewis Bond from Boston College drafted at No. 204 overall

With pick No. 204, Houston adds to the wide receiver room.

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Texans select Lewis Bond with No. 204 pick in 2026 draft

The Houston Texans select Boston College Eagles wide receiver Lewis Bond in Round 6 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 204 overall pick (via a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers).

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📸 Lewis Bond in Action | 2026 NFL Draft Day 3, Pick 204

New Houston Texans WR Lewis Bond had a stellar career at Boston College. Check out some of his best photos from his college career. All photos courtesy of Boston College Athletics.

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Kamari Ramsey runs official 4.47-second 40-yard dash at 2026 combine

USC Trojans safety Kamari Ramsey runs the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

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Takeaways from Fifth Round Pick S Kamari Ramsey's post-selection press conference

"I always worked hard. Everything was earned and not given. That's kind of my mindset and how I approach everything." Ramsey explained.

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Five Points to Know about Texans S Kamari Ramsey

The Houston Texans selected USC safety Kamari Ramsey in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft at 141st overall. Here are five things to know about him.

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Analysts Take: S Kamari Ramsey

USC head coach Lincoln Riley spoke to Ramsey's growth as a leader: "He has that capability, and it's been fun to see him become more vocal, not just with our DBs, but with our defense and our team as a whole. Kamari is a guy that's going to have an opportunity to play football for a long time."

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Texans select Kamari Ramsey with No. 141 pick in 2026 draft

The Houston Texans select USC defensive back Kamari Ramsey in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 141 overall pick.

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📸 Kamari Ramsey in Action | 2026 NFL Draft Day 3, Pick 141

New Houston Texans S Kamari Ramsey had a solid career at USC. Check out some of his best photos from his college career. All photos courtesy of USC Athletics.

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PICK IS IN: S Kamari Ramsey from USC drafted at No. 141 overall

Houston stayed on the defensive side of the ball with the 141st pick.

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Takeaways from Fourth Round Pick LB Wade Woodaz's post-selection press conference

"I'm just going to go out there and play hard, leave it all out there. If I play with max effort every play, I know I'll be satisfied at the end of the game." Woodaz said.

draft updates thumb 2026
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DRAFT TRACKER
Round 1 • Pick 26 (26) • G Keylan Rutledge
Round 2 • Pick 4 (36) • DT Kayden McDonald
Round 2 • Pick 27 (59) • TE Marlin Klein
Round 4 • Pick 6 (106) • G Febechi Nwaiwu
Round 4 • Pick 23 (123) • LB Wade Woodaz
Round 5 • Pick 1 (141) • SAF Kamari Ramsey
Round 6 • Pick 23 (204) • WR Lewis Bond
Round 7 • Pick 27 (243) • LB Aiden Fisher
FULL DRAFT TRACKER
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Round 1

Keylan Rutledge headShot
Pick 26 (26)

Keylan Rutledge

G Georgia Tech
6-3 316 LBS
From Bills
  • 2022 (Middle Tennessee State): Played in 11 games with 6 starts at RG.
  • 2023 (Middle Tennessee State): First-team All-Conference USA. Started 11 games at RG. Team captain.
  • 2024: First-team All-ACC. Started all 13 games at RG. Had a car accident that nearly cost him his foot while en route to visiting Clemson after entering the transfer portal.
  • 2025: Third-team Associated Press All-American. First-team All-ACC. Started all 13 games at RG.

-- by Chad Reuter

Round 2

Kayden McDonald headShot
Pick 4 (36)

Kayden McDonald

DT Ohio State
6-2 326 LBS
From Raiders
  • 2023: Played in 4 games as a reserve (0.5 TFLs, PBU). Played 3 snaps at FB/TE in the Cotton Bowl loss to Missouri.
  • 2024: Played in all 16 games as a reserve for the national champions (19 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, PBU).
  • 2025: First-team Associated Press All-American. Big Ten Conference DL of the Year, first-team All-Big Ten. Finalist for the Outland Trophy (nation's top interior lineman). Started all 14 games (65 tackles, 9 TFLs with 3 sacks, PBU, 2 FFs).
  • Miscellaneous: Brother, Jayden, played LB at Troy and UConn.

-- by Chad Reuter

Marlin Klein headShot
Pick 27 (59)

Marlin Klein

TE Michigan
6-6 248 LBS
  • 2022: Redshirted. Played in 2 games as a reserve.
  • 2023: Played in 10 games as a reserve (1-8-8.0).
  • 2024: Played in all 13 games with 6 starts (13-108-8.4). Team's Most Improved Player of the Year on Offense.
  • 2025: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference. Played in 11 games with 6 starts (24-248-10.3, TD). Team captain.

-- by Chad Reuter

Round 4

Febechi Nwaiwu headShot
Pick 6 (106)

Febechi Nwaiwu

G Oklahoma
6-4 319 LBS
From Commanders
  • 2021 (North Texas): Redshirted. Played in 2 games as a reserve.
  • 2022 (North Texas): Conference USA All-Freshman Team. Played in all 14 games with 12 starts at RG.
  • 2023 (North Texas): Played in 10 games with 7 starts (2 at RT, 5 at RG).
  • 2024: Started all 13 games at RG.
  • 2025: Second-team All-SEC. Started all 13 games (11 starts at RG, 2 at C).

-- by Chad Reuter

Wade Woodaz headShot
Pick 23 (123)

Wade Woodaz

LB Clemson
6-3 236 LBS
From Chargers
  • 2022: Played in all 14 games with 1 start (20 tackles, 5.5 TFLs with 1.5 sacks, 3 PBUs, FF).
  • 2023: Played in 13 games with 5 starts (28 tackles, 6 TFLs with 4 sacks, 2 INTs-1 returned for TD).
  • 2024: Honorable Mention All-ACC. Led team with 83 tackles. Started 12 games (10 TFLs with 3 sacks, INT, 5 PBUs, 3 FFs). 
  • 2025: Honorable Mention All-ACC. Started 12 games (70 tackles, 7 TFLs with 0.5 sacks, 3 PBUs).
  • Miscellaneous: Brother, Drew, joined Clemson in the recruiting class of 2024.

-- by Chad Reuter

Round 5

Kamari Ramsey headShot
Pick 1 (141)

Kamari Ramsey

SAF USC
6-0 202 LBS
From Raiders through Browns
  • 2022 (UCLA): Redshirted. Played in 4 games as a reserve (6 tackles).
  • 2023 (UCLA): Started 11 games (40 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, INT, 4 PBUs).
  • 2024: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference. Led team with 2 FFs. Tied for the team lead with 5 PBUs. Started 11 games (60 tackles, 5.5 TFLs with 2 sacks, INT). Missed 2 games due to injury.
  • 2025: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. Started 9 games (27 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 2 PBUs). Missed 3 games due to injury and Illinois game due to food poisoning.

-- by Chad Reuter

Round 6

Lewis Bond headShot
Pick 23 (204)

Lewis Bond

WR Boston College
5-11 197 LBS
From Chargers
  • 2021: Redshirted. Played in 2 games as a reserve (1-6-6.0).
  • 2022: Played in 6 games as a reserve (5-51-10.2).
  • 2023: Led team with 52 receptions (646 yards, 12.4 per), 7 receiving TDs. Played in all 13 games with 10 starts (4-72-18.0 KR).
  • 2024: Honorable Mention All-ACC. Led team with 67 receptions (689 yards, 10.3 per, 3 TDs). Played in all 13 games with 12 starts. 
  • 2025: Second-team All-ACC. Tied for fifth in the FBS with 88 receptions. Led team with 993 receiving yards (11.3 per, TD). Set school record with 213 career receptions. Started all 12 games. Team captain.

-- by Chad Reuter

Round 7

Aiden Fisher headShot
Pick 27 (243)

Aiden Fisher

LB Indiana
6-0 232 LBS
From 49ers
  • 2022 (James Madison): Played in 10 games as a reserve and on special teams (5 tackles).
  • 2023 (James Madison): Third-team All-Sun Belt Conference. Led team with 108 tackles. Played in 13 games with 11 starts (6 TFLs with 1.5 sacks, INT, 7 PBUs, blocked kick).
  • 2024: First-team All-Big Ten Conference. Led team with 118 tackles. Started all 13 games (5.5 TFLs with 1.5 sacks, 4 PBUs).
  • 2025: Third-team Associated Press All-American. First-team All-Big Ten. Finalist for the Butkus Award (nation's top LB). Started all 15 games for the national champions (97 tackles, 10.5 TFLs with 4.5 sacks, 2 INTs-1 returned for TD, PBU, FF).

-- by Chad Reuter

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