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Penn State safety Jaylen Reed is thrilled to join the Texans secondary, and moments after Houston chose him in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, he went 1-on-1 with Texans TV's Drew Dougherty. Reed described the type of safety he is, why he wanted to be a Texan throughout the Draft process and much more.

The Texans selected USC running back Woody Marks in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and the versatile playmaker went 1-on-1 with Texans TV's Drew Dougherty just moments after being picked. The two talked about Marks' ability to catch passes out of the backfield, what it's like to join an offense quarterbacked by C.J. Stroud, and an interesting hobby.

Jaylin Smith is a versatile cornerback who describes himself as an "energy shifter" and someone who will help the Texans on defense and special teams. He went 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV and shared his excitement about becoming a Texan, re-uniting with college teammate and good friend Calen Bullock and a whole lot more.

The Texans used a third round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel. He plans on coming to Houston to make plays on offense and special teams, and shared his excitement with Texans TV's Drew Dougherty just moments after being drafted.

"Having that nasty mindset, going out there and being physical" is important to new Texans offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery. Houston's 2nd-rounder went 1-on-1 with Texans TV's Drew Dougherty to share his excitement about coming to town, helping protect QB C.J. Stroud, the vibe with the team when he visited and a whole lot more.

Linebacker Jake Hansen and Drew Dougherty of Texans TV went 1-on-1 about Tex-Mex, flour or corn, ghosts, and a whole lot more.

Houston Texans FB Troy Hairston answers questions about his nicknames, teammates and more over a game of Jenga.

Get to know Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce over a game of Jenga as he shares his favorite songs, childhood memories and more.

Houston Texans DB Tremon Smith answers questions about his teammates, music and more while playing Jenga.

Houston Texans DB Jonathan Owens answers questions about his zodiac sign, favorite songs and more while playing Jenga.

Houston Texans DL Jerry Hughes answers questions about his teammates, favorite songs and more while playing Jenga.

Get to know Houston Texans WR Nico Collins over a game of Jenga.

Get to know Houston Texans DL Roy Lopez over a game of Jenga.

Get to know Houston Texans Jalen Pitre over a game of Jenga.

Davis Mills talks about his new puppy, a dream golf foursome and shares the story behind his iconic thumbs up.

Mighty Tytus Howard goes head-to-head with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV to discuss baby pacifiers, seafood dishes, the proper way to enter a cold tub and much more.

Defensive Lineman Rasheem Green likes driving, being one of many Greens on the Texans and much more. He discussed all of that in this 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV.

Peacocks kill snakes, and Drew Dougherty of Texans TV interviewed DB Steven Nelson. The two talked about his pair of peacocks, goats, Idris Elba, superpowers, sequoias and much more.

Drew Dougherty interviewed a Houston Texans player every week - Here are the best moments!

Houston Texans DL Roy Lopez and Drew Dougherty of Texans TV discussed long hair, dancing, the rodeo, growth and much more in this 1-on-1 interview.

Get to know Jacob Martin with Drew Dougherty.

Drew Dougherty of Texans TV huddled with TE Brevin Jordan. The duo discussed Mariah Carey, snowboarding, Las Vegas and much more.

Octopus, spikeball, the wheel and more snuck into the 1-on-1 conversation between Drew Dougherty of Texans TV and LB Kamu Grugier-Hill.

Houston Texans DL Whitney Mercilus went 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV and discussed Halloween, cooking, concerts and more.

QB Davis Mills and Drew Dougherty talked wake surfing, Napoleon Dynamite, alternative ways to cook steak and much more in this wide-ranging interview.