Ben Cooper

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Ben Cooper

Another reason for passing on Simmons is his injury history. In October, Simmons suffered a torn patellar tendon. While he should be ready for the 2025 season, the injury could be a concern for the Texans. The last reason for passing on Simmons is that Houston could target another position in the first round, like wide receiver. The Texans lost Stefon Diggs in free agency, and with Tank Dell out to start the season, they could use another weapon.

1 week ago | si.com | Ben Cooper

The Houston Texans are urged to pass on Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Texans hold the 25th overall pick in the draft and could use an addition to the offensive line. Houston traded away star offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders and offensive guard Kenyon Green to the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this offseason. In free agency, the Texans added offensive tackles Cam Robinson and Trent Brown.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Ben Cooper

The Houston Texans are showing interest in Northwestern tight end Thomas Gordon, who attended a workout with them. The Texans host an annual local prospect day for players hoping to be drafted. Before attending Northwestern, Gordon attended Strake Jesuit, a college preparatory school in Houston. Gordon had 27 receptions for 252 yards and one touchdown for Northwestern last season. While these aren't impressive numbers, Gordon is a reliable blocker, a quality that teams value in a tight end room.

1 week ago | si.com | Ben Cooper

The Iowa Hawkeyes are losing guard Aaliyah Guyton to another Big Ten team as she has committed to Illinois. Guyton appeared in 29 games for the Hawkeyes in her freshman season, averaging 4.7 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. She shot 37.5 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from three. Guyton was a four-star recruit out of high school. In her senior season, she averaged 26.2 points, five rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 3.2 steals per game.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Ben Cooper

The Houston Texans held Miami Hurricanes tight end, Elijah Arroyo, for a visit on Monday. Arroyo is a top-five tight end in the draft and is projected to go in the second or third round. Arroyo impressed in his senior season as the No.1 tight end for Miami. He finished the season with 35 catches for 590 yards and seven touchdowns. The Texans could use another weapon for C.J. Stroud and the offense after losing wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the New England Patriots in free agency.