The Texans’ 2025 draft swap that landed Jayden Higgins is complete

Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) warms up before an AFC Divisional Round game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Houston Texans went into the 2026 NFL Draft with eight draft picks, holding one in at least every round except the sixth. However, their draft arsenal is quite unique, as only three of the picks they hold are actually their own, thanks to being one of the most active teams in the trade market.

General manager Nick Caserio has been very active trading up and down on draft day, while also being active in shopping and targeting players on the trade market. Last offseason, the Texans made the bold move to trade out of the first round, moving down nine spots with the New York Giants and receiving an extra pair of Day 2 selections in return. With the 2026 NFL Draft here, let’s revisit that draft day trade and see how it panned out for the Texans now that we have all the picks made.

Original terms of the Texans’ 2025 NFL Draft first-round pick trade New York Giants receive: 2025 first-round pick (No. 25 overall) Houston Texans receive: 2025 second-round pick (No. 34 overall), 2025 third-round pick (No.

99 overall), 2026 third-round pick (No. 69 overall) What did the Houston Texans do with the picks from the Jaxson Dart trade in 2025? The Texans moved down nine spots and took wide receiver Jayden Higgins at No.