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. (Updated 3/2/2021)

ILB, Tyrell Adams #50

TE, Jordan Akins, 88

DT, Auzoyah Alufohai, #98

P, Bryan Anger, 9

CB, Cornell Armstrong, 30

C/G, Beau Benzschawel #62

DT, Ross Blacklock #90

ILB, Curtis Bolton #47

DT, Andrew Brown, #97

TE Pharaoh Brown #85

C, Cohl Cabral #72

WR, Randall Cobb #18

ILB, Dylan Cole, 51

CB, Gareon Conley, 22

WR, Brandin Cooks #13

WR, Isaiah Coulter #82

WR, Keke Coutee, 16

CB, Keion Crossen, 35

ILB, Zach Cunningham, 41

DE, Brandon Dunn, 92

OLB, Duke Ejiofor, 53

ILB, Kyle Emanuel, 56

K, Ka'imi Fairbairn, 7

TE, Darren Fells, 87

G, Hjalte Froholdt #77

OL, Zach Fulton, 73

CB, Phillip Gaines #29

FB, Cullen Gillaspia, 44

OLB, Jonathan Greenard #52

ILB, Nate Hall, 48

NT, P.J. Hall #96

WR, Chad Hansen, #17

CB, Vernon Hargreaves III #26

T, Charlie Heck #67

RB, Dontrell Hilliard, #22

OL, Tytus Howard, 71

RB, Buddy Howell, 38

RB, David Johnson #31

CB, Lonnie Johnson, Jr., 32

T, Roderick Johnson #63

LS, Anthony Kukwa #45

LB, Jacob Martin, 54

QB, AJ McCarron #2

LB, Benardrick McKinney, 55

OLB, Whitney Mercilus, 59

WR, Steven Mitchell, Jr., 11

S, A.J. Moore, 33

S Eric Murray #23

DE, Charles Omenihu, 94

S, Jonathan Owens, 36

RB, Scottie Phillips, #40

G/T Brent Qvale #76

WR, Damion Ratley, #19

CB, John Reid #34

S, Justin Reid, 20

OLB, Brennan Scarlett, 57

OL, Max Scharping, 74

S, Michael Thomas #28

TE, Kahale Warring, 81

DL, Carlos Watkins, 91

QB, Deshaun Watson, 4

LS, Jon Weeks #46