April 7, 2026, 4:16 p.m. CT
What’s the right course of action for the Houston Texans at pick No. 28 this month when on the clock? Is it an offensive tackle? What about a defensive lineman?
Could Houston be the surprise team of all rosters entering the summer ahead of a crucial season with C.J. Stroud under center?
Houston has four picks in the top 70, including an additional second-rounder acquired from the Washington Commanders after trading Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil last offseason. General Manager Nick Caserio has more than enough capital to shore up the roster, whether that be moving forward for a key lineman or backwards for several extra picks.
Like all 31 other franchises, the Texans can host up to 30 prospects for official pre-draft visits before the draft. These meetings are called “top 30” visits or “30 visits.” Some players are names that Houston met with at the combine or their respective pro days. Others are just names who have ties to the state of the Texas.
With the draft just weeks away, Texans Wire will be tracking all of the prospects who have talked with Houston following the trip up to Indianapolis.
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According to KRPC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Alabama All-American had a top-30 visit with Houston earlier this month.
According to KRPC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the former All-Big Ten interior had a top-30 visit with Houston earlier this month. Pregnon is not expected to be a Day 1 pick, but could be the top name to watch for when the Texans are on the clock at pick No. 38.
According to Justin Melo of NFL Draft on SI, the Texans plan to host the veteran defensive tackle prospect as part of their local visits. Onyedim was one of the key players in helping the Aggies reach the College Football Playoff last season.
According to multiple reports, the All-Big Ten lineman had a visit with the Texans ahead of the draft. Per Aaron Wilson, the Big Ten Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year and consensus first-round draft target had a formal meeting with the Texans at the NFL scouting combine.
McDonald, a Texarkana native who grew up in Georgia, should very much be one of the names on the charts. A dominant inside presence, especially in pass-rushing sets, McDonald operates with great leverage and pad level for timing his reps in one-on-one battles. Last season, McDonald recorded 65 tackles last season for the Buckeyes with three sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
According to Sports Illustrated’s NFL Draft website, Justin Melo, the Texans previously hosted the South Carolina defensive back following the combine. Houston could pass on Kilgore now after the signing of Eagles standout defensive back Reed Blankenship.
According to multiple reports, the Texans hosted local product and Red Raider standout in Douglas earlier this month. Last season in Lubbock, Douglas caught 54 passes for 846 yards and seven touchdowns. For his career, the 6-foot-3 weapon finished with 135 passes for 2,031 yards and 16 touchdowns between his time at Texas Tech and Florida.
According to the man himself on NFL Network, which later confirmed by multiple reports, Miller had a top-30 visit with the Texans earlier this month after meeting with Houston at the combine. Miller told Judy Bautista that his first of several visits this spring was to NRG Stadium to meet with the Texans.
A two-year starter for the Bulldogs under Kirby Smart, Miller ended up recording 23 tackles, 10 solos, four tackles for losses, 1.5 sacks and 23 quarterback hurries. Last season in 10 starts, he had 27 tackles with 3.5 for losses and 1.5 sacks.