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 21, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 1.10 | 6 |
| 2 | Joe Mixon | RB | HOU | 3.04 | 6 |
| 3 | Christian Kirk | WR | HOU | 9.08 | 6 |
| 4 | C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 10.07 | 6 |
| 5 | Jayden Higgins | WR | HOU | 11.02 | 6 |
| 6 | Houston Defense | DEF | HOU | 12.07 | 6 |
| 7 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | PK | HOU | 13.10 | 6 |
| 8 | Woody Marks | RB | HOU | 14.04 | 6 |
Nico Collins's current ADP is 1.10, which is the 10th pick of the 1st round, and 10th selection overall.
Joe Mixon's current ADP is 3.04, which is the 4th pick of the 3rd round, and 27th selection overall.
Christian Kirk's current ADP is 9.08, which is the 8th pick of the 9th round, and 103rd selection overall.
C.J. Stroud's current ADP is 10.07, which is the 7th pick of the 10th round, and 115th selection overall.
Jayden Higgins's current ADP is 11.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 11th round, and 122nd selection overall.
Houston Defense's current ADP is 12.07, which is the 7th pick of the 12th round, and 138th selection overall.
Ka'imi Fairbairn's current ADP is 13.10, which is the 10th pick of the 13th round, and 153rd selection overall.
Woody Marks's current ADP is 14.04, which is the 4th pick of the 14th round, and 160th 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 |
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.
May 11, 2025 9:02 PM EST
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.
May 9, 2025 3:52 PM EST
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.
May 8, 2025 7:54 PM EST
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.
May 5, 2025 12:03 PM EST
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.
May 1, 2025 12:17 AM EST
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