Before calling him a teammate in Houston, Kamari Lassiter knew C.J. Stroud as the enemy who had crossed into unauthorized territory.  Lassiter, the Houston Texans second-round draft pick, was the anchor of a Georgia secondary hellbent on securing a second national title in as many seasons. Stroud, the Texans’ franchise quarterback and reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, was ready to bring Ohio State back to the championship for the first time since 2014.  For three hours at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Ohio State and Georgia battled it out in the College Fo ..read more

Sporting a silver chain with an industrial-sized lock engraved with ‘K3‘ in the center, Kamari Lassiter made sure to properly introduce his alter ego to his new fan base.  “I call myself the locksmith,” the newest Houston Texans cornerback said. “I pride myself on having stuff on lock. I really wanted to get a lock [made] with the name ‘locksmith‘ on there.”  Lassiter, a consistent playmaker and lockdown defensive back at Georgia, will be expected to live up to his name down at NRG Stadium this fall. Fans in Athens were able ..read more

C.J. Stroud is reuniting with his former Ohio State tight end and security blanket Cade Stover at NRG Stadium this fall.  How about he and the Houston Texans add another Buckeyes pass-catcher in 2025?  In the USA Today’s way-too-early 2025 NFL mock draft, the Texans continue to surround Stroud with playmakers and fellow teammates by selecting Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka at pick No. 20. Stroud should be elated to see his reliable slot receiver head down from Columbus to Houston after a two-year hiatus.  Noticing a trend here? After Michigan contr ..read more

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered minor injuries after being shot as an innocent bystander in a mass shooting at a nightclub Saturday evening in Sanford, Florida. Dell was treated for his wounds and released from the hospital Sunday. He is expected to make a full recovery and be cleared to participate in football activities later this offseason. “We have been made aware that Tank Dell was a victim of a shooting in Sanford, Fla., last night,” the Texans said in a statement. “He sustained a minor wound, but has been released from the hospital and ..read more

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the expectations for the Houston Texans in 2024. Good, the AFC South champions are looking to have a target on their backs. It means people are paying attention. After months of reviewing the film, meeting with prospects and finalizing trades, general manager Nick Caserio and coach DeMeco Ryans can sit back and unwind. Well, at least for a few weeks before rookie minicamp arrives and it’s back to the gridiron of well past the 9-5 hours. Caserio cooked, Ryans rocked with it and the Texans took charge over two days during the 2024 NFL draft. Houston ente ..read more

One wins with edge rusher help, and the Houston Texans are looking for whatever assets can make the team better. The Texans added another defensive end with the selection of USC’s Solomon Byrd with the 238th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Adding to the squad pic.twitter.com/w4kXh738CX — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 27, 2024 A veteran talent, Byrd spent six seasons between Wyoming and USC before eventually heading to the draft. A three-year starter, the 6-foot-3, 238-pound defender totaled 77 total tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and five forced fumbles. In 2023, Byrd ..read more

Marcus Harris is coming to the backfield near the AFC. Test him at your will, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson The Houston Texans secured a defensive tackle with the selection of Harris at pick No. 247 in the 2024 NFL draft. The Auburn alum has been a sturdy defensive tackle on The Plains for three seasons under multiple coaching staff. After starting his career at Kansas, the 6-foot-2 Alabama native elected to return home.  He played in 37 games for the Tigers over three seasons and finished his tenure with 97 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks.  Harris is ..read more

The 2024 NFL draft has concluded, but the Houston Texans aren’t finished building their 90-man roster. Houston will be looking to bring in several undrafted free agents that didn’t hear their name called during the draft. General manager Nick Caserio will looking to bring in some additional talent to compete during training camp. The Texans have found some undrafted free agents with upside in the past, including defensive lineman Kurt Hinish, linebacker Jake Hansen and receiver Jared Wayne But remember, when it comes to undrafted free agency, nothing is official until the team announces it. W ..read more

The Houston Texans are adding more speed to their backfield in 2024.  After moving back with the Detroit Lions, Houston wasted little time at pick No. 205 to select Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan in the NFL draft.  Jordan, known for his straight-line speed and special teams skills, should compete for a role on kickoff and punt returns. He also should fill the void as the No. 3 running back behind Pro Bowler Joe Mixon and third-year standout Dameon Pierce.  Welcome to Houston, @JawharJordan pic.twitter.com/vxuXeQBEO4 — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 27, 2024 ..read more

The Houston Texans are adding another thumper up the middle. The Texans selected Oregon linebacker Jamal Hill with the 188th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Saturday afternoon. Hill, a two-year starter at safety for the Ducks, visited with the franchise earlier this month as one of Houston’s top-30 visits. Linebacker was a position of need after losing both Denzel Perryman and leading tackler Blake Cashman in free agency, but one expected to be targeted after the first three rounds. H-Town pic.twitter.com/L3UHAfvQey — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 27, 2024 Last season, Hill tot ..read more