Insider Reveals the Player Texans Most Want in NFL Draft

An insider has revealed the player the Houston Texans most want to pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio speaks during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Houston Texans are coming off of a 2024 NFL campaign in which they won 10 games and captured their second straight AFC South division title, but once again, they didn't have quite enough to get over the hump.

The Texans had some very clear issues this past season, with problems along the offensive line being chief among them. As a result, most are expecting Houston to select an offensive lineman with the 25th overall pick of the NFL Draft.

Of course, the question is, who will Houston select, and will the player the Texans want actually be on the board when they are ready to pick?

Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com has revealed that Houston's No. 1 target this Thursday is Texas Longhorns tackle Kelvin Banks.

Daniel Jeremiah today on the Mina Kimes Show:

“I was told the Houston Texans will not pass on Kelvin Banks if he is there”

Banks was Jeremiah’s 27th ranked player on his new big board today who is usually plugged in well around the league. pic.twitter.com/UuJdfX67fP
— Jacob (@TexansJacob) April 21, 2025

Banks' draft stock has fallen thanks to a rather underwhelming season, but heading into 2024, he was viewed by many as a top-10 prospect in this year's class.

That means the Texans may be able to find significant value in Banks if he is still available when they are on the clock, which is obviously no guarantee.

Houston traded away five-time Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil earlier this offseason, further exacerbating its need or more help in the trenches. The Texans have apparently been considering numerous offensive linemen at No. 25, but Banks seems to be at the top of their wish list.

Considering Houston allowed 54 sacks this past season, selecting a tackle or guard with its first-round pick appears to be the best route to take.

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