NFL Analyst Predicts How Houston Texans Will Draft
A leading analyst unpacks the Texans' draft dilemma: can they prioritize premium talent or address a glaring offensive line need at pick 28?
The Houston Texans have some huge decisions ahead in the upcoming NFL draft. Their needs may dictate that they buck conventions and draft a little differently this April. The Texans, of course, still have a well-documented need to fill at right tackle if those who doubt Braden Smith is the permanent answer in 2026 are to be believed.
To feel safe about their chances, Houston needs an answer at right tackle. It could shift how they approach their draft board. NFL analyst Kenneth Levy of SB Nation described what you can expect from the Texans generally speaking based on prior drafts: prioritize top quarterbacks, defensive end, cornerback and wide receiver early, then take linemen, then pivot to the other positions.
Levy discussed whether or not that is possible for the Texans this draft. "This three-pronged approach has netted multiple Pro Bowlers and All Pros at primary positions but has resulted in glaring deficiencies along the offensive line. Caserio’s dogma was illustrated in this recent post on X outlining spending over the past five drafts.
The Texans clearly emphasized defensive backs, lineman, and wide receivers over other positional groups. However, Caserio’s formula won’t work in this draft. First, the 2026 draft class is not loaded at those premium positions.