Houston Texans 2026 Rookie Class — Dynasty Fantasy Grades

Houston Texans drafted 4 2026 rookies at fantasy-relevant positions (RB, TE, WR). This page tracks each Houston Texans rookie's dynasty value through three lenses: NFL draft capital, team opportunity (vacated production, depth-chart situation, scheme tendencies), and consensus dynasty ADP across tracked mock and real rookie drafts. Houston Texans enter 2026 with 60 vacated targets — a real opportunity for a rookie receiver to step into immediate volume. Click any player for the full evidence wall: combine, college production, scouting verdict, and projected role.

HOU 2026 Rookies

Player Pos School NFL Pick Dynasty ADP
RBNoah Whittington RB Oregon — 59.7
WREric McAlister WR TCU — —
TEMarlin Klein TE Michigan R2 #59 45.1
WRLewis Bond WR Boston College R6 #204 —

HOU Team Context

Scheme: spread
Pass rate: 59%
Rush rate: 41%
Vacated targets: 60
Vacated carries: 30
OL rank: #16
Depth chart by position
  • QB: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • RB: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • WR: depth role — rookie competes for rotational reps
  • TE: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1

Pick #28. Signed David Montgomery (RB via trade from DET), Dalton Schultz extension (TE). Lost Chubb, Mixon, Ogunbowale (all RBs), Christian Kirk (WR to SF). Stroud year 3. RB filled. 12-5.