LIVE: Houston Texans 2026 Draft Tracker – Day Three
Tracking the top players at positions of need for the Texans during the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; General view of the stage during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Welcome to your home for the Houston Texans’ 2026 NFL Draft. This board will be updated LIVE during the NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Be sure to join us live in the comment section as we track and update the board with each selection in real time. The board has been updated to reflect the available players for rounds four through seven. The rank displayed is their overall seeding in the class for the positions of need.
If you would like to see the full list, check out the original big board . The top available players at each position of need for Houston are listed and will be crossed off when they are selected. Positions of need: offensive line, defensive tackle, running back Positions for depth: linebacker, safety, tight end, defensive end SELECTIONS: Round 1, Pick 26: Keylan Rutledge, OG – Georgia Tech (RANK: 45) Round 2, Pick 36: Kayden McDonald, DT – Ohio State (RANK: 15) Round 2, Pick 58: Marlin Klein, TE – Michigan (NOT RANKED) Rank Position (only LB, S, TE, RB, OL, and DT) Prospect Tier 2 (Day-One Starters) 25.
S/Nickel Keionte Scott 32. DT Domonique Orange 33. RB Emmett Johnson 38.