The Texans own the 25th overall pick in this year's draft, and there have been some notable names in that spot over the years.
Nose tackle Ted Washington, who played in four Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots, was the 25th pick in 1991 by the 49ers.
Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was a 25th selection by the Dolphins in 2009, and receiver Santonio Holmes was the Steelers' 25th pick in 2006.
Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow was snagged by the Broncos in 2010 at 25th overall.
Below is a list of the players taken at 25 this decade.
| YEAR | TEAM | PLAYER | POSITION | SCHOOL |
| 2016 | STEELERS | ARTIE BURNS | CB | MIAMI (FL) |
| 2015 | PANTHERS | SHAQ THOMPSON | LB | WASHINGTON |
| 2014 | CHARGERS | JASON VERRETT | CB | TCU |
| 2013 | VIKINGS | XAVIER RHODES | CB | FLORIDA ST. |
| 2012 | PATRIOTS | DONT'A HIGHTOWER | LB | ALABAMA |
| 2011 | SEAHAWKS | JAMES CARPENTER | OL | ALABAMA |
| 2010 | BRONCOS | TIM TEBOW | QB | FLORIDA |
The Houston Texans roster in photos.
DL, Mario Addison, #97
TE, Jordan Akins, #88
Arizona Cardinals' Eno Benjamin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
DL, Thomas Booker, #56
RB, Rex Burkhead, #28
OL, A.J. Cann, #60
LB, Blake Cashman, #53
DL, Maliek Collins, #96
WR, Nico Collins, #12
WR, Brandin Cooks, #13
OL, Austin Deculus, #76
WR, Phillip Dorsett, #4
DL, Michael Dwumfour, #50
K, Ka'imi Fairbairn, #7
OL, Kenyon Green, #59.
DL, Rasheem Green, #92
FB, Troy Hairston, #34
LB, Jake Hansen, #49
LB, Christian Harris, #48
OL, Charlie Heck, #67
LB, Neville Hewitt, #43
DL, Kurt Hinish, #93
TE, O.J. Howard, #83
OL, Tytus Howard, #71
DL, Jerry Hughes, #55
DL, Jaleel Johnson, #90
P, Cameron Johnston, #11
TE, Brevin Jordan, #9
DB, Desmond King II, #25
LB, Christian Kirksey, #58
DL, Roy Lopez, #91
OL, Justin McCray, #64
QB, Davis Mills, #10
WR, Chris Moore, #15
OL, Jimmy Morrissey, #79
DB, Eric Murray, #23
DB, Steven Nelson, #21
RB, Dare Ogunbowale, #33
DL, Ogbo Okoronkwo, #45
DB, Jonathan Owens, #36
RB, Dameon Pierce, #31
DB, Jalen Pitre, #5
OL, Scott Quessenberry, #54
TE, Teagan Quitoriano, #84
LB, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, #44
WR, Amari Rodgers
DB, Tremon Smith, #1.
DB, M.J. Stewart, #29
DB, Derek Stingley Jr., #24
OL, Laremy Tunsil, #78
LB, Garret Wallow, #32
LS, Jon Weeks #46
