The Houston Texans entered 2025 riding the momentum of another fruitful campaign—one that saw them firmly established as legitimate playoff contenders. Of course, this was behind the steady hand of quarterback CJ Stroud and the culture reset brought by head coach DeMeco Ryans.

Even with the free agent moves, the Texans are still expected to add receivers in the draft, according to league sources. In the latest mock draft by ESPN draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, the Texans ended up selecting Arizona wideout Tetairoa McMillan, who was a first-team All-American in 2024, with the No. 25 overall pick.