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HOUSTON TEXANS 12-5 · 2ND IN AFC SOUTH
12-5 · 2ND IN AFC SOUTH
PICK IS IN: DT Kayden McDonald from Ohio State drafted at No. 36 overall The Texans traded up for the 2-time First Team All-ACC guard.
TRADE ALERT: Texans make deal with Las Vegas Raiders, now hold 36th pick in 2026 Draft The Houston Texans executed their first trade of the day, moving up in the second round of the draft.
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Why Texans' draft pick Kayden McDonald was crying happy tears: 'Mama don't have to work no more' | Sporting News This was a special moment.
APRIL 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Raiders trade No. 36 pick to Houston Texans The Raiders sent their No. 36 and No. 117 picks to the Texans in exchange for No. 38 and No. 91.
APRIL 24 • RAIDERS.COM
Texans' Nick Caserio Teases Possible Draft Trade Down on Day 2 Could the Houston Texans be in business for yet another NFL Draft trade?
APRIL 24 • SI.COM
Day 2 targets Bills must focus on after multiple trade downs The Buffalo Bills traded three times, one each with the Houston Texans, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans, to move out of the first...
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Nick Caserio's blunt statement on Keylan Rutledge should have Texans fans salivating Texans GM Nick Caserio made it a point to rave about incoming G Keylan Rutledge and his 'elite' makeup.
APRIL 24 • TOROTIMES.COM
Texans' botched draft trade turned into a huge win for the Colts The Houston Texans traded up to get a prospect who wasn't even expected to be taken in the first round, and that's music to the Indianapolis...
APRIL 24 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM
Ranking Texans' Best Options at Pick No. 38 in NFL Draft The Houston Texans will have some solid prospects to select from with their 38th-overall pick.
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History says Texans' Nick Caserio is poised to dominate Day 2 of the draft Texans general manager Nick Caserio has historically dominated in rounds two and three. Can he do it again?
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DRAFT TRACKER: All the news, photos, and videos from the 2026 NFL Draft Houston selected G Keylan Rutledge after trading up to No. 26 on the first day of the draft.
APRIL 24 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
"This guy's all ball": Caserio's thoughts after Day One of the 2026 Draft "This guy's all ball. All football. Doesn't really care about anything else. Wants to punch people in the mouth. Yep, that works here," said...
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Takeaways from First Round Pick G Keylan Rutledge's post-selection press conference Rutledge
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2026 NFL Second-Round Mock Draft: 49ers Open Friday With High-Upside Defender
After an action-packed first night of the draft, here's an early look at how the second round might play out.APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS
Texans' starter now on high alert after Keylan Rutledge acquisition Could newcomer Keylan Rutledge challenge Jake Andrews for the starting C position?
APRIL 24 • TOROTIMES.COM
2026 NFL Draft Grades: Which Teams Aced Their First-Round Picks?
FOX Sports draft expert Rob Rang analyzed and graded every first-round selection. Did your team make the right move?APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS
Five Stats to Know about Texans G Keylan Rutledge The Houston Texans selected Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft at 26th overall. Here are five thing...
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DeMeco Ryans' Texans may have stolen 49ers' dream Round 1 NFL Draft target The San Francisco 49ers traded out of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, possibly because DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans stole thei...
APRIL 24 • NINERNOISE.COM
PICK IS IN: G Keylan Rutledge from Georgia Tech drafted at No. 26 overall The Texans traded up for the 2-time First Team All-ACC guard.
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What can Texans fans expect from Keylan Rutledge? | Sporting News Houston’s new offensive line piece is here.
APRIL 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
TRADE ALERT: Texans make deal with Bills, now hold 26 pick in 2025 Draft The Houston Texans executed their first trade of the day, moving up in the first round of the draft.
APRIL 24 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Texans Trade Up for Keylan Rutledge The Houston Texans added to their offensive line tonight, moving up in a trade with the Buffalo Bills.
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