Final Houston Texans 2026 Draft Needs Big Board

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 04: Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) in the first quarter of the college football game between the Charlotte 49ers and the University of Georgia Bulldogs on November 22, 2025 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This board will be updated LIVE during the NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Be sure to join us live and in the comments as we track and update the board with each selection.

Below you will find the updated, final, and consensus draft needs big board for the Houston Texans entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Given the Texans’ pre-draft visits with multiple defensive ends, I’ve added the position to the group. I’ve also once again expanded the board 75 to 100 total players to account for the additional positions and new gems found in this middle-heavy class.

It is unlikely any of the top 15 players on the Big Board will be available when the Texans select at 28. However, I am including the top players at each position of need as Houston could trade up to select one of them. Positions of need: offensive line, defensive tackle, running back Positions for depth: linebacker, safety, tight end, defensive end Rank Position (only LB, S, TE, RB, OL, DE, and DT) Prospect Tier 1 (Elite Prospects) 1.

LB Arvell Reese 2. LB Sonny Styles 3. RB Jeremiyah Love 4.