Even in what was considered a down year for the CJ Stroud era, they won a playoff game in back-to-back seasons. What did they do this offseason to build on that?

How will the wide receivers shake out?

The Texans drafted both Iowa State receivers in the 2025 draft, surprising some. However, if you saw how quickly their receivers fell off when Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell got hurt, then you get it. Diggs is gone, and Dell is likely to miss the year, especially when you consider the additions. 

Christian Kirk was signed, but he took a one-year deal and is coming back from a broken collarbone. The Texans will start Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins on the outside, but they may even be incentivized to get Jaylin Noel in the slot over Kirk sooner rather than later. 

Does Woody Marks have a role?

The Texans drafted Woody Marks to be their passing-down back. This is another good way to help an offensive line that was a problem last year. With Joe Mixon aging and never having much passing down value, is there a legitimate role here that will make him fantasy football viable?

When does Arieonte Ersery start?

The Texans waited until round two, but they did address the offensive line with Ersey from Minnesota. He has the physical traits but needs to learn the position. With Cam Robinson signed, do the Texans have the patience to sit him for his entire rookie year?

How will the interior OL shake out?

The Texans moved on from Kenyon Green and Shaq Mason from last years interior. This could open room for Juice Scruggs, who has looked better at guard than center, and it allows them to keep Tytus Howard at guard, opening a tackle spot for former second-round pick Blake Fisher. Still, they also signed Laken Tomlinson and Ed Ingram, so while they are still not fixed on the interior, they are much deeper, with a chance to have two young tackles. 

How does Jaylin Smith fit into the secondary?

The Texans drafted Jaylin Smith in the third round, so you would think he has a role. However, the Texans talked about his versatility and special teams as his value. It appears he will be the direct backup to Jalen Pitre and Kamari Lassiter in both the slot and outside. He may also improve their special teams. No one can have too many cornerbacks, but was this the best use of resources, and how many snaps does Smith see as a rookie?