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WELCOME TO H-TOWN! Houston Texans introduce first-round draft picks


Texans GM Nick Caserio speaks following Thursday night’s picks

#Texans Nick Caserio asked if team is still in ‘rebuild,’ says ‘I’ve never used that term. We’re just trying to build a program that’s sustainable over time.’

KPRC 2 Sports Contributor Aaron Wilson, 9:34 p.m.

Texans trade up to land Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson Jr.

The Texans landed their highest graded pass rusher in the draft, trading up with the Arizona Cardinals to select Alabama All-American edge Will Anderson Jr.

KPRC 2 Sports Contributor Aaron Wilson, 9:21 p.m.

HOUSTON TRADES ARIZONA FOR #3 PICK

BACK TO BACK... Houston Texans pick Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. after trading for #3 pick.

Texans trade up to land Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson Jr.

Thursday, 7:35 p.m.

C.J. STROUD TO THE TEXANS

Houston Texans pick Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud for the No. 2 overall pick

Thursday, 7:28 p.m.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 27: (L-R) C.J. Stroud poses NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected second overall by the Houston Texans during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) (2023 Getty Images)

KPRC Sports team checks in from Houston, Kansas City to chat ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft


Texans 1st Round Pick in 2005, Travis Johnson, speaks about Houston picks


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KPRC 2′s Sports Director Randy McIlvoy will hang out with fans at Miller Outdoor Theatre as the Houston Texans prepare their picks.

SEE ALSO: Texans fans are set to gather for star-studded NFL Draft party in Houston TONIGHT!

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 18: A fan cheers during the first half of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (2022 Getty Images)

At the NFL Draft in Kansas City, a group of the top draft prospects joined with kids at Central High School in KC for a Play 60 event and community service project.

The group included three potential draftees for the Houston Texans at the #2 spot, quarterbacks Will Levis and C.J. Stroud, and defensive end Will Anderson.

C.J. Stroud


Will Levis


Will Anderson


KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy looks ahead to the NFL Draft


About the Authors

Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

KPRC 2 Sports Director since 2004. Covers the Astros, Texans, Rockets, Dynamo, Dash and a few hundred local high schools across Greater Houston.

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