HOUSTON TEXANS
Round 2 (No. 42 overall, from Vikings) — Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia: Could be a nickel in what’s shaping up as a deep secondary in Houston, though didn’t play much in the slot for the Dawgs. A 4.65 40 time at his pro day is a red flag.
Round 2 (59) — Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame: A right tackle for the Irish opposite Joe Alt, he could displace struggling vet Tytus Howard in H-Town.
Round 3 (78, from Seahawks through Commanders and Eagles) — Calen Bullock, S, USC: Houston continues to stock its secondary with versatile players. Bullock split his time between the slot and safety and picked off nine passes in three seasons.
Round 4 (123, from Browns through Texans and Eagles) — Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State: It took Stover a while to find a positional home in college. He bounced from defensive end to tight end to linebacker before settling in at tight end.
Round 6 (188, from Raiders through Patriots and Vikings) — Jamal Hill, LB, Oregon: Hill’s size caters to a move to safety at the NFL level. He has the athleticism to keep up in coverage and special teams, which may be his role.
Round 6 (205, from Lions) — Jawhar Jordan, RB, Louisville: After trading for Joe Mixon and drafting Dameon Pierce in 2022, it’s an odd choice to go with Jordan with other holes on the offense. Jordan’s a smaller back who could provide kick return value under the new rules.
Round 7 (238, from Saints) — Solomon Byrd, DE, USC: Byrd’s quick first step makes up for his average length for the position. His motor and flashes of production give confidence he could develop into a contributor at the NFL level.
Round 7 (247) — Marcus Harris, DT, Auburn: It’s a slight surprise that Harris was drafted later than his teammate Rogers given his better production and measurements. Harris led the Tigers in sacks in 2023 with seven and provides a fast first step off the line. His relentless energy, strength and hands give him rotational upside.
Round 7 (249, from Lions) — LaDarius Henderson, G, Michigan: He provides NFL-level length and size at the position. His first step is impressive and he’s built for a zone-blocking scheme.