Houston Texans

2026 Draft Playbook|Pick #28|7 total picks

Overall

Offense

Defense

C-

The Houston Texans enter the 2026 NFL Draft with an overall roster grade of D. Their biggest needs are at QB, CB. Selecting at #28 in the first round, the team is well-positioned to address these gaps, and Dillon Thieneman represents an ideal fit.

Address QB earlyDillon Thieneman is the ideal fitStrategy: Best player available - luxury pick

Position Needs

EDGE

Pick Recommendations

Round 1Pick #28

Primary Target

Dillon Thieneman

Oregon

S75F&D

BPA - best available player (S)

Strategy: Balance need and value

Round 2Pick #60

Recommendations pending draft board finalization.

Strategy: Consider trade down

Round 3Pick #92

Recommendations pending draft board finalization.

Strategy: Consider trade down

Cap Situation

Cap Health

Available Cap

$0.0M

Flexibility

CRITICAL

Cap crisis - must hit on draft picks. Rookie contracts essential for roster building. Trade back for additional picks may be wise.

Trade Outlook

Hold pick unless significant offer

Draft Day Strategy

### Draft Day Strategy **Approach:** Best player available - luxury pick Picking late in round one, Houston Texans benefit from seeing how the board falls. Best available player makes sense here. **Trade Outlook:** Hold pick unless significant offer

Last updated: March 27, 2026