Houston Texans 2024 NFL Draft Guide: What you need to know

Hey Texans fans! It's time to get ready for the 2024 NFL Draft with exclusive team insights and analysis.

Read below to get a sense for Houston's projected picks, positional needs, selection history, GM draft notes and more, all courtesy of the NFL's research team.

And don't forget to tune in on Thursday, April 25th at 8:00 p.m. ET for live coverage of the draft on NFL Network and NFL+.

2023 record: 10-7
First in AFC South; lost at Ravens in Divisional Round

Texans 2024 draft picks (9):

Round 2, pick 42 (acquired from Minnesota Vikings)
Round 2, pick 59
Round 3, pick 86 (acquired from Philadelphia Eagles)
Round 4, pick 123 (acquired from Cleveland Browns in Deshaun Watson trade)
Round 4, pick 127
Round 6, pick 188 (acquired from Minnesota Vikings)
Round 6, pick 189 (acquired from Buffalo Bills in Stefon Diggs trade)
Round 7, pick 238 (acquired from New Orleans Saints in Mark Ingram trade)
Round 7, pick 247

Texans team needs (according to Chad Reuter): Cornerback, Tight End, Linebacker, Interior OL, Defensive Tackle

Texans 2024 Opponents

Home

Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Bills, Dolphins, Bears, Lions, Ravens

Away

Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Jets, Patriots, Vikings, Packers, Cowboys, Chiefs

Texans Notable Activity Tracker (2024 offseason):

Texans Decision Makers

Senior Chair: Janice McNair

Chairman/CEO: D. Cal McNair

General Manger: Nick Caserio

Head Coach: DeMeco Ryans

Nick Caserio

- Caserio is entering his 4th season as Texans GM

- 2001-2020: Various roles with Patriots, most recently as Director of Player Personnel from 2008-2020 (highest executive behind Belichick)

Texans Draft Notes (*Past 3 Drafts)*

- 23 total players selected (13 offense, 10 defense)

- Selected the Offensive & Defensive Rookie of the Year in the 1st-Round of the 2023