> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bandit.football/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Houston Texans: 2025 NFL Draft Class - URL: https://www.bandit.football/houston-texans-3-round-mock-draft-2025/ - Published: 2025-04-21T02:31:57.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-17T18:10:09.000Z - Description: From the pre-draft scouting process and mock drafts through the 2025 NFL Draft and UDFA signings. - Author: Brad Beatson - Tags: Houston Texans, NFL, NFL Draft, Scouting ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/05/df/05df3c6e-de4a-47b4-bb3f-5f4c6eedc398/content/images/2025/04/HOU-Draft-Class-1.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/05/df/05df3c6e-de4a-47b4-bb3f-5f4c6eedc398/content/images/2025/04/HOU-Draft-Class-2.png) ## Houston Texans ### 2025 NFL Draft **Nine (9) Players Drafted** - 2.02 — **Jayden Higgins** **WR,** Iowa State - 2.16 — **Aireontae Ersery** **RT,** Minnesota - 3.15 — **Jaylin Noel** **WR,** Iowa State - 3.33 — **Jaylin Smith** **DB,** USC - 4.14 — **Woody Marks** **RB,** USC - 6.11 — **Jaylen Reed** **S,** Penn State - 6.21 — **Graham Mertz** **QB,** Florida - 7.08 — **Kyonte Hamilton** **DL,** Rutgers - 7.39 — **Luke Lachey** **TE,** Iowa --- ## Sports Info Solutions Below, I've clipped intel from each prospects reports on the [SIS NFL Draft Site](https://nfldraft.sportsinfosolutions.com/home?ref=bandit.football), including their overall grade, how they graded in certain critical and positional factors, as well as scouting notes. - **Overall Grade:** Each player was graded based on how the scout thought they would perform in the NFL by the beginning of their second year. Their projected role by Year 2 is shown in (parentheses) alongside their scouting grade and a brief description. - **Critical and Positional Factors:** Each factor is graded on a scale from 1-9\. If a player has no below the line or above the line grades, meaning they graded out as sufficient (5) or good (6) in all factors, they won't have a callout in their profile below. --- ### Jayden Higgins, WR **SIS Grade: 6.6 (#3 WR):** 3rd WR - Capable starter (I/O flex mandatory) 7️⃣ ****Very good:** Hands; Route savvy; Contested catch; Clutch performance --- ### Aireontae Ersery, RT **SIS Grade: 6.5 (Lower End Starter):** Only a 1 position player 4️⃣ ****Mediocre:** Flexibility --- ### Jaylin Noel, WR **SIS Grade: 6.5 (#3 WR):** 3rd WR - Capable starter (I/O flex mandatory) 7️⃣ ****Very good:** Play speed --- ### Jaylin Smith, DB **SIS Grade: 5.8 ("Middle of the Road" Backup): #**4 CB w/o SPT or #5 CB; non-starter - Quality SPT player if #5 --- ### Woody Marks, RB **SIS Grade: 6.3 (Role Playing Starter):** 3rd down difference maker 4️⃣ ****Mediocre:** Contact balance; Power --- ### Jaylen Reed, SAF **SIS Grade: 5.9 (Top Backup):** Box/SS type; Old school SAF - 1st & 2nd down 4️⃣ ****Mediocre:** Man coverage; Range --- ### Graham Mertz, QB **SIS Grade: 5.9 (Career #2)**: Backup QB with a developmental ceiling. May have one or more good level or better positional factors, but has at least one critical factor with a defined ceiling (average or less) that will block his ability to ascend into a good quality backup or Win With starter. --- ### Kyonte Hamilton, DT **SIS Grade: 5.8 (Role Playing Backup):** Base or Sub oriented role playing reserve 4️⃣ ****Mediocre:** Shed ability; Body control; FBI; Discipline --- ### Luke Lachey, TE **SIS Grade: 5.8 (#2 Backup):** With Y or H ability 4️⃣ ****Mediocre:** Blocking ability; Pass block; Play strength; Separation; Run after catch --- ### [UDFA Signings](https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-udfa-tracker-undrafted-free-agent-signings-all-32-nfl-teams?ref=bandit.football) WR Daniel Jackson, Minnesota C Eli Cox, Kentucky DI Junior Tafuna, Utah LB K.C. Ossai, Louisiana CB Aijah Huzzie, North Carolina LS Austin Brinkman, West Virginia ### Minicamp Invites None reported as of 4/28/2025 ## 3-Round Mock Draft 2025 Houston Texans Mock ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/05/df/05df3c6e-de4a-47b4-bb3f-5f4c6eedc398/content/images/2025/04/Houston-Texans-Mock-Header.png) ## 3-Round Mock Draft Logic - 1.25 (25) **Tyler Booker,** OG - 2.26 (58) **Kaleb Johnson,** RB - 3.23 (87) **Anthony Belton,** OT - 3.25 (89) **Charles Grant,** OT --- 🔎 ****Positions of Interest:** OT, iOL, RB, DE, DT, EDGE --- ### SIS Scouting Reports — Grade (Scale) - [**Tyler Booker, OG**](https://nfldraft.sportsinfosolutions.com/players/861?ref=bandit.football) **—** 6.7 (Strong Starter) - [**Kaleb Johnson, RB**](https://nfldraft.sportsinfosolutions.com/players/1397?ref=bandit.football) **—** 6.6 (Lower-end Starter) - [**Anthony Belton, OT**](https://nfldraft.sportsinfosolutions.com/players/2468?ref=bandit.football) **—** 6.5 (Lower-end Starter) - [**Charles Grant, OT**](https://nfldraft.sportsinfosolutions.com/players/1215?ref=bandit.football) **—** 6.3 (Limited Starter or Multi-Position Backup) --- The Texans are reportedly eyeing **Kelvin Banks Jr.** or **Tyler Booker** with their 1st Round selection, and they've reached out to teams to (presumably) try and land Banks. Booker is available, though, because of a poor pre-draft process with a slow forty time. That won't matter much to HC DeMeco Ryans, who certainly believes Booker embodies the SWARM mentality. What's that stand for, DeMeco? Apparently it's: Special Work Ethic and Relentless Mindset. Maybe it's supposed to be written SWRM like an early aughts electronica band? I don't know. Whatever, it's neither here nor there. The point is: the Texans are going heavy on rebuilding their offensive line to keep **C.J. Stroud** upright and they're also doing a lot of work on this running back class — particularly at the top, even though it's several rounds deep. The Texans met with **Omarion Hampton** at the Combine and brought in **Quinshon Judkins** and **Kaleb Johnson** for Top 30 visits. All powerful backs, which makes me think they may be interested incorporating more gap-scheme rushing concepts. They also met with **Jaydon Blue, Brashard Smith,** and **Jarquez Hunter,** though—all more or less third-down receiving backs/returner types—so who knows, really. I just know the Texans are doing their damndest to try and find the best avenues for keeping C.J. Stroud upright and mitigate his struggles under pressure. As far as **Anthony Belton** and **Charles Grant,** both project as high-upside swings who could become mainstay tackles but likely would be depth options Year 1 (and maybe Year 2). Grant, who attended William & Mary, had several teams' O-line coaches attend his Pro Day workout, including the Ravens, Broncos, Giants, Steelers, and Falcons. 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