2 weeks Ago By Alex Buck, NFL Analysis Network
The Houston Texans have been aggressive in the draft over the past couple of seasons, and the 2025 NFL draft could take them deep into the playoffs. DeMeco Ryans will be looking to gain momentum while building around C.J.
Stroud. Breaking down every Houston Texans draft pick as it happens during draft week. The Houston Texans have multiple needs in the 2025 NFL draft, including offensive line, wide receiver, and tight end.
Notable Free Agency Additions: WR Christian Kirk (trade w/ JAX), S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (trade w/ PHI), G Ed Ingram (trade w/ MIN), OT Cam Robinson (MIN), OT Trent Brown (CIN) Round 2 – Pick 34 – Jayden Higgins , Wide Receiver, Iowa State The Houston Texans traded out of the first round of the 2025 draft, meaning the 34th overall selection is their first.
Houston selected Jayden Higgins out of Iowa State, a former two-sport athlete with a profile very closely compared to Nico Collins . He’s 6′ 4′′ and 219 lbs, with a breakout year in the 2024 season. After spending his first two seasons at Eastern Kentucky, Higgins transferred to Iowa State in 2023.
In two years at Iowa State, Higgins managed over 2,000 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. He’s a big-bodied receiver and another pass catcher for quarterback C.J.
Stroud . With the No. 34 overall pick in the 2025 @NFLDraft , the @HoustonTexans select Jayden Higgins.
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