Houston Texans Target Iheanachor, Rutledge in Draft

0:00On April 9th, the Houston Texans are all in on fixing their offensive line this off-season, signing free agents like Ed Ingram and Trent Brown while, keeping eyes on the draft for more young talent. ESPN Insider Justin Reed flagged two names to watch early, tackle Max Ihanakor from Arizona State and guard Keelan Retledge from Georgia Tech. Earlier this off-season, the team locked in those vets to shore up the trenches right away, but they're not stopping there with the 2026. Reed says expect Houston to stay aggressive, targeting these guys on day one or day two picks. Fans and scouts see big potential in Ihanakor, a 6-foot-6-321-pound beast with rare athleticism, even if he's raw from. Starting football late, Retledge brings proven starts over four years and top combined athletic scores for guards, making him a versatile interior fit. Meanwhile, the front office under Nick Casario might trade back from their late first round spot or dip into rounds two and three where these players align perfectly as developmental pieces behind starters like Braden Smith or Wyatt Teller.

1:08Keep an eye on Ihanakor and Retledge as the draft kicks off April 23rd through 25th in Pittsburgh could be the next layer for. Houston's line heading into 2026. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.