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Texans Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Houston Texans as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of July 16, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 2.11 | 8 |
| 2 | David Montgomery | RB | HOU | 5.08 | 8 |
| 3 | Houston Defense | DEF | HOU | 9.12 | 8 |
| 4 | Jayden Higgins | WR | HOU | 10.12 | 8 |
| 5 | Woody Marks | RB | HOU | 12.12 | 8 |
| 6 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | PK | HOU | 13.02 | 8 |
| 7 | C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 13.10 | 8 |
| 8 | Tank Dell | WR | HOU | 14.07 | 8 |
Nico Collins
Nico Collins's current ADP is 2.11, which is the 11th pick of the 2nd round, and 23rd selection overall.
David Montgomery
David Montgomery's current ADP is 5.08, which is the 8th pick of the 5th round, and 56th selection overall.
Houston Defense
Houston Defense's current ADP is 9.12, which is the 12th pick of the 9th round, and 107th selection overall.
Jayden Higgins
Jayden Higgins's current ADP is 10.12, which is the 12th pick of the 10th round, and 119th selection overall.
Woody Marks
Woody Marks's current ADP is 12.12, which is the 12th pick of the 12th round, and 144th selection overall.
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Ka'imi Fairbairn's current ADP is 13.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 13th round, and 145th selection overall.
C.J. Stroud
C.J. Stroud's current ADP is 13.10, which is the 10th pick of the 13th round, and 154th selection overall.
Tank Dell
Tank Dell's current ADP is 14.07, which is the 7th pick of the 14th round, and 163rd selection overall.
Houston Texans 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Los Angeles Rams |
| 2 | Home | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 3 | Away | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 4 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 5 | Away | Baltimore Ravens |
| 7 | Away | Seattle Seahawks |
| 8 | Home | San Francisco 49ers |
| 9 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 10 | Home | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 11 | Away | Tennessee Titans |
| 12 | Home | Buffalo Bills |
| 13 | Away | Indianapolis Colts |
| 14 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 15 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 16 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 17 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 18 | Home | Indianapolis Colts |
Houston Texans News
Jawhar Jordan, Jawhar Jordan "Playing Faster" as he Battles for RB3 Role
Houston Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett said that Jawhar Jordan is "playing faster than he was last year" as he battles for the RB3 role in 2026 behind newcomer David Montgomery and second-year back Woody Marks, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. After being selected in the sixth round (205th overall) in 2024 out of the University of Louisville, Jordan didn't play at all in his rookie season before carrying the ball 43 times for 193 yards and zero touchdowns in just four games in 2025. He rushed for 101 yards on 15 carries in his first regular-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, becoming the second player in franchise history to rush for 100 yards in their NFL debut. The 26-year-old is now trying to do enough in his third NFL season to stay ahead of undrafted rookies Noah Whittington and Joshua Pitsenberger, and veteran Evan Hull. Jordan's improvement and speed on the football field should be enough to land him the RB3 job if he can contribute on special teams as well, but he's going to need an injury to one of Montgomery or Marks to pop up on the fantasy radar as a waiver-wire pickup in single-year leagues in 2026.
July 15, 2026 9:20 AM EST
Jayden Higgins, Is Jayden Higgins a Breakout Receiver to Target in Fantasy Drafts?
Houston Texans second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins is expected to see his role in the passing game grow in 2026 as he and quarterback C.J. Stroud further refine their connection and his understanding of coverages improves, according to Mike Jones of The Athletic. The 23-year-old 6-foot-4, 215-pound receiver impressed the Texans after they took him with the 34th overall pick in the second round out of Iowa State, catching 41 of his 68 targets for 525 yards and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (10 starts). Nico Collins remains Houston's unquestioned alpha WR1, but increased production from Higgins will help ease the pressure on Collins, who led the Texans with 71 catches for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns on 120 targets in 2025. Higgins has drawn praise this offseason as the team's WR2, and he could benefit from an improved offensive line in his sophomore campaign now that veteran Christian Kirk is gone. RotoBaller has Higgins ranked as the No. 55 fantasy WR going into 2026, making him a nice under-the-radar breakout target late in upcoming drafts.
July 14, 2026 10:47 AM EST
Xavier Hutchinson, Xavier Hutchinson Considered Houston's WR4
Jared Koch of Sports Illustrated lists Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson as the team's No. 4 wideout with training camp approaching, behind Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins, and Jaylin Noel. Tank Dell (knee), who missed all of last season due to a devastating knee injury suffered in 2024, could also surprise some people by climbing up the WR totem pole in Houston. The 26-year-old Hutchinson had his best year in 2025 in his third season in the NFL, catching 35 of his 57 targets for 428 yards and his first three touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (six starts). Higgins and Noel, both second-year wideouts, continue to separate themselves from the rest of the pack and are fully expected to take on bigger roles in the passing attack to support stud No. 1 WR Collins. Steady volume and consistent playing time are going to be hard to come by for Hutchinson, who was a sixth-rounder in 2023 out of Iowa State, in 2026. In standard 12-team fantasy leagues, Hutchinson should go undrafted.
Xavier Hutchinson player page.
July 10, 2026 5:04 PM EST
Dalton Schultz, Dynasty Managers Should Explore Dalton Schultz's Value in the Trade Market
Across 17 games in 2025, Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz recorded 82 catches for 777 yards and three touchdowns on 106 targets. Schultz's steady production was enough for him to finish as the TE13 by per-game PPR scoring, and he finished the year by scoring double-digit PPR points in five out of Houston's final seven games. However, Schultz may struggle to repeat his strong performance in 2026. Given his lack of big-play ability (career average of 7.0 yards per target), Schultz is reliant on steady target volume for fantasy production. Houston added veteran tight end Foster Moreau in free agency, selected tight end Max Klare in the second round of the 2026 draft, and should get a healthier season in 2026 out of tight end Cade Stover. Additionally, the Texans have a pair of up-and-coming young wide receivers in Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel who could feature more heavily in the team's passing game this year. As he enters his age-30 season, Schultz profiles as a sell-high candidate for dynasty managers.
July 10, 2026 6:48 AM EST
Nico Collins, Nico Collins is More Hold Than Buy at WR1 Price
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is not the easiest dynasty player to buy right now, but that does not make him someone to dump at a discount. Collins has cleared 1,000 yards in three straight seasons, including 71 catches for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns across 15 games last year. He is still only 27, still tied to C.J. Stroud, and Houston just bumped up his pay for 2026 and 2027 while keeping him under contract through next season. The price is the tricky part. RotoBaller has Collins as the WR8 in 2026 redraft rankings and WR13 in its July dynasty wide receiver rankings, so managers are already paying for a stable WR1. Tank Dell, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, and Dalton Schultz also give Stroud more places to go with the ball. Collins probably is not a screaming dynasty buy unless the price has softened, but he remains a strong hold and a reasonable contender target if his manager is worried about the deeper target tree.
July 8, 2026 11:50 AM EST
