NFL DRAFT

Texans select 9 players in 2023 NFL Draft

Texans ownership weighs in on the first round of the draft.

After weeks of dancing around questions about what moves they would make at the 2023 NFL draft, the Houston Texans pulled off an unexpected Texas two-step. The team got Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and Alabama’s defensive star Will Anderson, Jr. after a bit of negotiating that landed them back to back draft picks. Thursday night, JJ Watt and others weighed in on the picks.

It’s 2:20 AM in Kansas City. It just turned Thursday. In 17 hours, the NFL Draft begins and the 17 prospects in Kansas City, along with another 14 players discover their NFL career begins in the first round.

UCLA quarterback in heavy demand before NFL draft

Bijan Robinson is expected to go high in the first round despite being a running back. He spoke one on one with KPRC 2 sports anchor Ari Alexander, who covered Robinson during his high school career in Tucson.

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

Texans make plans for draft in pencil, not ink.

Updates will be available throughout the NFL Draft below

The NFL and other sports leagues spent many years staying as far away as they could from sports betting because they said it was necessary to protect the integrity of their games.

As we get ready for NFL Draft Day tomorrow, we're checking out some of the Sire Spirits cocktails inside the Texan's NRG stadium.

The countdown is almost over! Draft day is tomorrow. The big question – what will the Texans do at #2? Nobody seems to know for sure and surprisingly there are a number of reports the Texans could go the defensive route instead of their glaring need at QB.

Bryce Young wrapped up in a blanket, fighting off the cold on a crisp morning in downtown Kansas City, where 24 hours later he is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

The NFL Draft madness kicks off on Thursday night as all 32 NFL teams begin building for the future.

There are 99 reasons why Houston still loves JJ Watt, which explains why with one single emoji, he had people across social media raising an eyebrow. The newly retired defensive NFL player tweeted a pair of eyes shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday. Just 21 minutes later, the Houston Texans stared back with the same exact emoji tweet.

For many years now, it has seemed like the biggest source of debate for fans of the NFL Draft revolved around what happened during the draft itself.

After months of debate, we’ll finally see what general manager Nick Caserio decides to do on Thursday.

Texans say they're 'open to listening.'

Houston Texans General Manager Nick Caserio discusses the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft

Sacramento State standout excelled at Senior Bowl

Michigan wide receiver ready for NFL draft.

Maryland offensive tackle meets with Texans, several others.

Baylor DT in heavy deman.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Houston Texans, who are back in the building with players able to come and work out at the facility with the new coaching staff.

Senior Bowl standout, Cotton Bowl MVP meets with Texans.

Head coach Demeco Ryans answers reporter questions about the Houston Texans prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft

Texans meeting with top wide receiver.

Hey guys it’s Ari Alexander with the Houston Texans, who are scouting away over the next few weeks before the NFL Draft.

LSU pass rusher regarded as rising draft prospec

Son of NFL linebacker primed for first round of draft.

USC wide receiver projected highly with significant interest in middle of first round.

Texans coach downplays Bryce Young's lack of size

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Houston Texans who are preparing for the NFL Draft now that the scouting combine is finished. The Texans will have to be wary of what the Bears do with the No. 1 pick, but are likely to find a strong QB somewhere.

Bryce Young is officially bigger than many predicted he would be at the NFL scouting combine.

Bryce Young adeptly sidestepped questions about his diminutive size in a manner not dissimilar to how he eludes pass rushers.

The Texans have had a formal meeting with Alabama star quarterback Bryce Young at the NFL scouting combine, according to a league source.

The NFL has signed a 10-year agreement with DAZN Group to deliver the Game Pass International service to fans outside the United States beginning with the 2023 season.

University of Houston left offensive tackle Patrick Paul expressed confidence in his decision to return to school for next season and not declare early for the NFL draft.

Hello, this is KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with this week’s Houston Texans newsletter.

We’re not here to break down the “grades” or decide “who won the draft” like so many others have, but rather, point out some fun facts or happenings from the NFL’s annual spectacle.

Draft Day is here! Who might the Houston Texans select? KPRC 2's Randy McIlvoy and Chancellor Johnson make their predictions.

We provided a running list of Texans’ draft picks and trades,, as well as the local players picked, starting from the most recent and going back to Day One of the draft.

As the Houston Texans prepare for the NFL Draft on Thursday, KPRC 2's Chancellor Johnson goes 1-on-1 with a potential future Texan, Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton.

D’Eriq King starred at Manvel High School before playing collegiately at the University of Houston and the University of Miami. Now, he's training hard for the next level with hopes of hearing his name called during this week's NFL Draft.

With the NFL Draft fast approaching, the Houston Texans have made a trade with the New England Patriots swapping draft picks, KPRC 2 Sports has confirmed.

While Nick Caserio steered clear of talking about specific players, he did address the team philosophy and approach to the draft and what they look for in drafting players.

Houston Texans’ General Manager Nick Caserio is scheduled to hold a news conference to discuss the team’s needs as the NFL Draft is set for next week.

Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Matt Corral are among 21 prospects who will attend the NFL Draft in Las Vegas later this month.

If NFL teams are looking for good character, it certainly appears draft prospect Isaiah Spiller has that in spades.

As the Houston Texans prepare for what could be one of their more highly impactful NFL Drafts in recent memory, they have set the stage for the excitement that comes with that.

KPRC 2 sports reporter Ari Alexander has been at the NFL Combine - here is his latest insight into what might be developing with the Houston Texans ahead of the NFL Draft.

Grant Stuard was emotional after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; even if it was the last pick.

Amazon Prime Video will become the exclusive home of the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football” package a year earlier than originally anticipated.

The Houston Texans again bounced around on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Houston was well-represented in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Houston trio of Waddle, Slater and Turner all get first round calls in NFL Draft

5 things to watch in tonight’s NFL Draft Round 1

Houston Texans selected six fully vaccinated teachers to receive a free trip to the NFL Draft in Cleveland, the team announced earlier this month.

The 2021 NFL Draft kicks off tonight, which will change the lives of several former Houston-area athletes.

Producer Charlie Yook and NFL Network didn’t have their own draft broadcast last year, but he was able to glean a couple of things from last year’s joint effort with ESPN.

This year's NFL draft will be unlike any other.

The Texans are gearing up for the upcoming NFL Draft, but general manager Nick Caserio had little to say Friday about the legal issues going on with quarterback Deshaun Watson.

(CNN) -- The NBA plans to reopen team practice facilities Friday in areas where local governments have relaxed stay-at-home restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to an ESPN report. The NBA plans to find alternative training arrangements for players in states where stay-at-home orders remain fully intact. The league's move to reopen facilities doesn't mean the season is starting anytime soon, according to ESPN's sources. The NBA also canceled the New Orleans Pelicans-Sacramento Kings game that night, and the season was suspended shortly thereafter. "The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic," the league said in a statement.

Social media was quick to react towards Crymson Rose and boyfriend Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb, who was drafted to the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night. When Lamb’s name was called, cameras took a shot of his family’s living room, where his mom, girlfriend and other unidentified family members were sitting in a blue couch at his home in Houston. Rose took one of Lamb’s phones but Lamb snatched it back to see who was calling him. Lamb chimed in and responded to a tweet late Thursday night with “y’all really gotta chill." y’all really gotta chill wasn’t even like dat 👎🏾 https://t.co/ziQaGkAWbT — CeeDee Lamb (@_CeeDeeThree) April 24, 2020Lamb was the 17th pick overall during Thusday night’s NFL Draft.

HOUSTON – Finally we will have a legitimate sports event to follow later this week when the NFL holds its annual draft. I did a Facebook Live this week and talked about the technology that will be a big part of the NFL Draft. Did I mention this NFL Virtual draft will be done from the homes of all involved with the league and each team? “I don’t know if I would call it a concern, I would say just making sure that your cell phone works. We’re going to have a mock draft early next week, so each team will be able to kind of walk through it, rehearse it.