The Houston Texans have finalized their nine-person draft class after a flurry of trades and discussions. Coach DeMeco Ryans expressed satisfaction with the overall selections, which included two 1,000-yard receivers from Iowa State and an All-American offensive tackle. However, the Texans failed to address their most pressing need: a guard.

Despite general manager Nick Caserio's insistence on drafting the best players over filling needs, the Texans' interior offensive line remains a concern, particularly for quarterback C.J. Stroud, who was sacked 52 times last season. After a frustrating draft where they missed out on key targets like Kelvin Banks and Tate Ratledge, the Texans may need to explore free agency or undrafted players to bolster their offensive line before the season begins.