Bleav in Texans

On this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne is joined by Athlon Sports draft analyst Luke Easterling to break down the top Houston Texans draft targets you need to know heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. The conversation dives into Houston’s strategy at pick No. 28, why the Texans are in a unique position to take the best player available, and how their offseason moves have changed the way they can approach the board. Seth and Luke discuss: Why defensive tackle continues to be a popular projection for Houston The concept of “position buckets” and how it impacts draft decisions Whether the Texans could target offensive line help early—or wait Fast-rising prospects like Malachi Lawrence High-upside vs high-risk players like Kadyn Proctor The depth of this year’s center class and potential Day 2/Day 3 fits How scheme, usage, and development affect prospect evaluation They also explore why players like Peter Woods may be better than their college production suggests—and how DeMeco Ryans’ system could unlock their full potential. If you’re looking for a smart, detailed Houston Texans draft preview with real football insight, this episode has you covered. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Houston Texans fans feel good right now… but there are still real concerns. In this episode, I break down the 10 real fears Texans fans have right now—from the offensive line, to C.J. Stroud’s development, to whether this team has actually done enough to take the next step in 2026. This isn’t panic. This isn’t hot takes.This is an honest look at the questions that could define the Texans’ season. We go through all 10 fears and rank them—from “don’t worry about it” all the way to “this could be a real problem.” Topics include: Is the offensive line actually fixed? Are the Texans maximizing C.J. Stroud’s rookie window? Will the run game improve with the new additions? Can the defense hold up without more pass rush? Is Nick Caserio being too conservative? Plus a few concerns Texans fans might not want to admit out loud… If you’re a Houston Texans fan, this is the full reality check heading into the next phase of the offseason. Subscribe for more Houston Texans coverage, analysis, and daily content.Let me know in the comments: Which fear worries you the most? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Houston Texans are in a very different position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft — and it’s a good thing. I’m joined by longtime draft analyst John Harris to break down how the Texans’ free agency moves (Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, David Montgomery, and more) have completely reshaped their draft strategy. Instead of drafting out of desperation… the Texans might finally be able to go best player available. We dive into: How free agency freed up the Texans’ draft board Offensive line targets that fit DeMeco Ryans’ physical identity Tight end options and whether Houston could make a move Under-the-radar draft prospects to watch Why this draft could be about building strength, not fixing weaknesses If you're a Texans fan trying to understand what Nick Caserio might do at pick 28… this is the conversation you need. ️Featuring: John Harris (FootballTakeover.com / Sports Radio 610) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Houston Texans are getting tougher up front. We explore how their offseason moves are shaping a more physical, run-first identity—and why that could be key to success this season. After the first few days of free agency, I was growing concerned that the Houston Texans wouldn't attack the offensive line rebuild with the ferocity I had hoped for. The signings of Wyatt Teller and Braden Smith changed that. In today's episode, I review each of the Texans notable free agency transactions and revise my free agency grade that I gave them a couple weeks ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.