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
WREric McAlister WR TCU 37.3
RBNoah Whittington RB Oregon 62.5
TEMarlin Klein TE Michigan R2 #59 44.3
WRLewis Bond WR Boston College R6 #204 66.5

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.