DeMeco Ryans faces grueling decisions as Houston’s roster deadline looms, weighing gritty special teams contributions against explosive playmaking to finalize a fiercely competitive wide receiver depth chart.

Their pro careers are just beginning, and there are many hurdles left to clear. But some rookies -and one Cowboy in particular -already look the part.

The Houston Texans showed off their dominant defense on Thursday night. Houston’s defense made multiple big plays against Las Vegas despite losing 22-20. One rookie Texans defender received a huge compliment after making one big play during the team’s second preseason game of the year. NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay dropped some heavy praise on […] The post Texans news: Todd McShay's Dexter Lawrence comp for ex-Ohio State star appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Whether you know these NFL rookies now or not, you will by the end of the 2026 season.

While a majority of the Houston Texans' rookie class won't be asked to contribute from the jump, that's not the case for the team's first two picks. Where does Madden have them ranked?

After sliding to the second round, Ohio State’s powerhouse defensive tackle arrives in Houston with "superstar potential" and the explosive leverage needed to seize a starting role.

How good was the Houston Texans' offseason? One publication thinks it's top 10 worthy.