Texans Snag McDonald, Boost Front Seven

0:00It's April 25th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, football news powered by AI. Houston Texans just snagged Ohio State defensive tackle, Caden McDonald, at pick 36 overall. General manager Nick Casario traded two draft picks to jump up two spots and lock him in during day two of the draft. This 6-but-2, 326-pound beast, was a first-round lock who slipped a bit, and now he's heading to Houston. McDonald anchored the top run defense in the Big Ten last season with 65 tackles, nine for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and a recovery. He visited Reliance Stadium after the combine, met the staff formally, and linked up again at Ohio State's pro day. The Texans clearly had their eyes on him for weeks. Fans are hyped. McDonald was already a favorite after those visits in his emotional moment on draft night when viral. Experts are loving it too. Handing out grays like an A from USA Today, another A from NFL.com, A plus from CBS Sports, and straight A from Texans.

1:07Wire. They're calling him an elite run-stuffer who eats double teams. This pick fills a huge gap next to the extended Will Anderson, giving Demeco Ryan a true two-gap anchor up front. Not perfect as a three-tech yet, but his quickness and power against the run could free up the secondary and make that D line unstoppable. With McDonald in the mix, Houston's front seven looks prime to dominate. Keep an eye on how he bokes up the middle and turns this defense into a nightmare for offense's league wide.