The Houston Texans addressed their biggest needs in this year’s NFL draft by shoring up their interior offensive and defensive lines with their top picks. The Texans traded up two spots to take guard Keylan Rutledge with the 26th overall pick in the draft. It marked the first time they’d taken a player in the first round since selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. second and third overall in 2023.

Six Michigan football players were drafted into the NFL, while seven others went undrafted, including kicker Dominic Zvada.

Michigan tight end Marlin Klein was a surprise day two pick in the 2026 NFL draft, going to the Houston Texans.

In a move that surprised some, the Houston Texans drafted Michigan tight end Marlin Klein late in the second round.

Welcome to Houston, Mr. Fish. Here's the reaction from the Texans' fan base.

The Houston Texans addressed their need lingering need at TE by selecting Marlin Klein on day two. But was it the right move?

Welcome to Houston, Mr. Fish

Michigan tight end Marlin Klein was a surprise second-round pick in the NFL draft, joining the Houston Texans.

Michigan Football TE Marlin Klein didn’t have the stats of some of the top players at his position in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he could still be of value: