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 17, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 1.12 | 6 |
| 2 | Joe Mixon | RB | HOU | 4.05 | 6 |
| 3 | C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 10.11 | 6 |
| 4 | Christian Kirk | WR | HOU | 11.07 | 6 |
| 5 | Houston Defense | DEF | HOU | 12.04 | 6 |
| 6 | Jayden Higgins | WR | HOU | 13.06 | 6 |
| 7 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | PK | HOU | 13.08 | 6 |
| 8 | Dalton Schultz | TE | HOU | 13.09 | 6 |
| 9 | Nick Chubb | RB | HOU | 14.03 | 6 |
| 10 | Tank Dell | WR | HOU | 15.04 | 6 |
Nico Collins's current ADP is 1.12, which is the 12th pick of the 1st round, and 12th selection overall.
Joe Mixon's current ADP is 4.05, which is the 5th pick of the 4th round, and 40th selection overall.
C.J. Stroud's current ADP is 10.11, which is the 11th pick of the 10th round, and 119th selection overall.
Christian Kirk's current ADP is 11.07, which is the 7th pick of the 11th round, and 127th selection overall.
Houston Defense's current ADP is 12.04, which is the 4th pick of the 12th round, and 136th selection overall.
Jayden Higgins's current ADP is 13.06, which is the 6th pick of the 13th round, and 150th selection overall.
Ka'imi Fairbairn's current ADP is 13.08, which is the 8th pick of the 13th round, and 152nd selection overall.
Dalton Schultz's current ADP is 13.09, which is the 9th pick of the 13th round, and 153rd selection overall.
Nick Chubb's current ADP is 14.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 14th round, and 158th selection overall.
Tank Dell's current ADP is 15.04, which is the 4th pick of the 15th round, and 172nd selection overall.
| 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 quarterback C.J. Stroud had a sophomore slump following his fantastic rookie season in 2023 out of Ohio State. After throwing for more than 4,100 yards, 23 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 15 games in Year 1, he regressed to just over 3,700 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 picks in Year 2. Entering 2025 in what could set him up for a lucrative contract extension, Stroud has trained hard to improve his physical fitness. "I've been working really hard on getting my body right -- losing body fat, trying to be faster, stronger," Stroud said. "And it went really well. ... [Working] pocket mobility, running out the pocket, throwing the rock. Everything kind of works hand in hand." Last season, Houston's offensive line struggled mightily, and Stroud was sacked 63 times, good for the second-most in the NFL behind only Caleb Williams (68). The offensive line could remain an issue after the team traded away franchise left tackle Laremy Tunsil, but sacks are often largely a quarterback stat, too. If Stroud can become more dynamic operating inside and outside of the pocket, it could create more downfield opportunities for pass-catchers Nico Collins, Christian Kirk, and Jayden Higgins, among others.
July 16, 2025 2:47 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins was selected with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after an outstanding collegiate season at Iowa State. As a senior, he tallied 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns despite sharing the field with Texans third-round pick Jaylin Noel. Texans reporter Mike Jones of The Athletic believes Higgins could be the team's breakout player in 2025. "The 6-foot-4, 214-pound receiver out of Iowa State brings size, athleticism, and speed," Jones said. "Lining up along with Nico Collins and new veteran addition Christian Kirk, Higgins should receive plenty of opportunities to help the Texans. He can win 50-50 balls, gets good separation, and should make a name for himself in Houston this season." While competing for targets with Collins is not ideal, Stroud has shown the ability to support multiple fantasy-relevant pass-catchers in the past, and the Jaguars being willing to send Kirk to a division rival for pennies on the dollar isn't exactly a screaming endorsement for Kirk. At Higgins' WR50-55 price tag in preseason drafts, he presents intriguing upside, especially since Kirk and Collins have missed a combined 21 games over the last two seasons.
July 15, 2025 3:29 PM EST
If Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has a strong 2025 season, it's more likely that the team will work out a multi-year contract extension with him before the start of the 2026 campaign, writes The Athletic's Mike Jones. Stroud took the league by storm in 2023 as a rookie but regressed last year because of poor offensive line play and struggles by then-offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. If Stroud and the Texans offense are able to rebound in 2025, Jones thinks that Stroud could follow San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy as the next signal-caller to get a five-year, $250 million-plus contract. Given Stroud and the offense's struggles in 2024, RotoBaller now has him ranked as the No. 20 fantasy QB going into the 2025 campaign. The Texans remade their O-line, but there's no guarantee it will be better and give Stroud more time to find his weapons.
July 11, 2025 12:32 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk was dealt from the division rival Jacksonville Jaguars for a late-round NFL Draft pick this offseason. The 28-year-old had a fantastic first season with Jacksonville in 2022, but injuries and offensive woes limited his production in 2023 and 2024. Last year, he tallied just 27 receptions for 379 yards and one score in eight games while Brian Thomas Jr. took over the WR1 role. Now in Houston, he is seemingly competing with rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel for the WR2 job behind Nico Collins. ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime believes Kirk might be the favorite to win that job. "The best way to step into the No. 2 or No. 3 role is building chemistry with CJ.. Stroud," Bien-Aime wrote. "And Kirk looked like a potential safety blanket for the third-year signal-caller." While this is promising for Kirk's fantasy prospects, the veteran has eclipsed 800 yards in just two of his seven NFL campaigns, and Houston's acquisitions of Higgins and Noel could suggest they were not comfortable with Kirk in the clear WR2 role. That said, his cost in drafts outside the top 50 WRs makes him an interesting dart throw in all formats.
July 9, 2025 3:34 PM EST
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) is expected to be ready at some point during training camp this summer, according to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. It's a bit ambiguous, but Wilson also goes on to say that it's possible Mixon will be taking part in workouts on the first day of camp in late July. The 28-year-old apparently aggravated ankle and foot injuries that he battled through in 2024, which is why he didn't take part in OTAs this spring. Barring a setback, Mixon should be ready for the start of the regular season, but it's certainly something that fantasy managers should be keeping close tabs on after he was in a protective brace. He finished as the RB15 in half-PPR leagues in his first year in Houston but was noticeably quiet toward the end of the year after battling ankle issues. There are injury concerns with Mixon, but he should at least be a high-end RB2 with plenty of volume if he can stay on the field.
June 20, 2025 12:20 AM EST
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