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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 May 12, 2025.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye
1 Nico Collins WR HOU 1.09 -
2 Joe Mixon RB HOU 3.04 -
3 Christian Kirk WR HOU 9.08 -
4 C.J. Stroud QB HOU 10.04 -
5 Jayden Higgins WR HOU 11.10 -
6 Ka'imi Fairbairn PK HOU 12.09 -
7 Houston Defense DEF HOU 13.03 -

Nico Collins

Nico Collins's current ADP is 1.09, which is the 9th pick of the 1st round, and 9th selection overall.

Nico Collins Average Draft Position PPR

Joe Mixon

Joe Mixon's current ADP is 3.04, which is the 4th pick of the 3rd round, and 27th selection overall.

Joe Mixon Average Draft Position PPR

Christian Kirk

Christian Kirk's current ADP is 9.08, which is the 8th pick of the 9th round, and 104th selection overall.

Christian Kirk Average Draft Position PPR

C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud's current ADP is 10.04, which is the 4th pick of the 10th round, and 112th selection overall.

C.J. Stroud Average Draft Position PPR

Jayden Higgins

Jayden Higgins's current ADP is 11.10, which is the 10th pick of the 11th round, and 129th selection overall.

Jayden Higgins Average Draft Position PPR

Ka'imi Fairbairn

Ka'imi Fairbairn's current ADP is 12.09, which is the 9th pick of the 12th round, and 141st selection overall.

Ka'imi Fairbairn Average Draft Position PPR

Houston Defense

Houston Defense's current ADP is 13.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 13th round, and 146th selection overall.

Houston Defense Average Draft Position PPR

Houston Texans 2024 Schedule

Week Home/Away Opponent
1 Away Indianapolis Colts
2 Home Chicago Bears
3 Away Minnesota Vikings
4 Home Jacksonville Jaguars
5 Home Buffalo Bills
6 Away New England Patriots
7 Away Green Bay Packers
8 Home Indianapolis Colts
9 Away New York Jets
10 Home Detroit Lions
11 Away Dallas Cowboys
12 Home Tennessee Titans
13 Away Jacksonville Jaguars
15 Home Miami Dolphins
16 Away Kansas City Chiefs
17 Home Baltimore Ravens
18 Away Tennessee Titans

Houston Texans News

Woody Marks, Woody Marks Inks Rookie Deal With Houston

The Houston Texans have signed fourth-round rookie running back Woody Marks to a four-year, $5.2 million deal. Houston traded up to acquire the rights to the USC alum, sending a future third-rounder to the Miami Dolphins. Marks was a four-year player at Mississippi State and a prolific pass-catcher, particularly in his first two collegiate seasons when he totaled 143 receptions, 770 yards, and three touchdowns. He slowed down from there, but still caught at least 47 balls in two of his final three campaigns, including his last at USC. The 24-year-old isn't a burner, but don't confuse him with an early-down thumper. He's a decisive runner who trusts his blocking and possesses enough burst and shake to get to and through the second level consistently. Teammate Joe Mixon is the unquestioned RB1 in Houston, but there's little reason to think Marks couldn't challenge for backup duties. Due to his prowess as a receiver out of the backfield, seeing him garner snaps in those situations early on wouldn't be surprising.

Woody Marks player page.

May 11, 2025 9:02 PM EST


Jaylin Noel, Jaylin Noel Signs With Houston

Per the team's transaction logs, the Houston Texans have signed third-round wide receiver Jaylin Noel to a four-year, $6.46 million deal. Noel was the No. 79 overall pick and the second of two Iowa State wideouts selected by the Texans, joining second-rounder and fellow Cyclone Jayden Higgins. With the news that WR Tank Dell (knee) will likely miss the 2025 season, the door is open for both pass catchers to compete for snaps and impact the field. Veteran wideout Christian Kirk does pose a threat and significant target competition. Particularly for Noel, who profiles more like Kirk, considering he operated out of the slot in college. However, the rookie bolsters much more juice than the veteran (4.39 40-yard dash) and should eventually make his way to the starting roster. He caught 80 balls for 1,194 yards last season (eight TDs) and is also a seasoned returner.

Jaylin Noel player page.

May 9, 2025 3:52 PM EST


Jayden Higgins, Jayden Higgins Inks Rookie Deal

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Houston Texans second-round wide receiver Jayden Higgins has signed his four-year, $11.7 million rookie deal. The Texans chose the 22-year-old with the second pick of the second round (their first selection) in last month's draft -- the first of two wideouts taken, joining third-rounder Jaylin Noel. With the news that teammate Tank Dell (knee) will most likely miss the 2025 season due to a complex knee injury he suffered last December, Higgins should get an immediate opportunity to make an impact on the field. The Iowa state alum is a big-bodied receiver with burst, who should operate nicely across from incumbent starter Nico Collins. Fortunately for him, he needs only beat out Christian Kirk to operate as the team's second wideout, and Kirk typically runs from the slot, where Higgins doesn't project to line up.

Jayden Higgins player page.

May 8, 2025 7:54 PM EST


Tank Dell, Tank Dell Expected To Miss 2025 Season

The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander reports that Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) will most likely miss the entire 2025 season and be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Dell tore his ACL, LCL and MCL and also suffered meniscus damage to his left knee and a dislocated kneecap on Dec. 21 of last year. The 25-year-old has already had multiple surgeries on his knee and most likely will not be able to get back on the field this upcoming season, which shouldn't come as a big surprise given the severity of his injury. Dell could be back at some point in 2026, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's never the same player after such a devastating knee injury. It's why Houston drafted both Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in this year's NFL draft after losing Stefon Diggs in free agency. Before his injury last year, Dell had a 51-667-3 line on 81 targets for Houston.

Tank Dell player page.

May 5, 2025 12:03 PM EST


John Metchie III, John Metchie III Could Be Odd-Man Out

The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander projects Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III to be left off the 53-man roster entering the start of the 2025 season this fall after the team added receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in last week's draft. Houston also added Christian Kirk, Justin Watson and Braxton Berrios in free agency this offseason, creating a lot of competition for the 24-year-old, who has battled injuries and a cancer scare to produce just 40 catches for 412 yards and one touchdown since being drafted in the second round (44th overall) in 2022 out of Alabama. Alexander expects Metchie, Xavier Hutchinson, Berrios and Watson to be battling for the final two receiver spots this summer behind Higgins, Kirk and Nico Collins. Metchie is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2025 and could be a trade candidate if it's clear he's not going to make the roster.

John Metchie III player page.

May 1, 2025 12:17 AM EST