Texans GM Nick Caserio Discusses Draft Prep Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Houston has four picks in the top 70 selections and will look to add talent on both sides of the ball.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:04pm

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Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio discussed the team's draft preparation process ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Caserio said the Texans have accumulated a lot of information on this year's draft class and are working through player visits, workouts, and medical evaluations to identify the best fits for their roster. The Texans have four picks in the top 70 selections, giving them flexibility to add talent on both offense and defense.

Why it matters

The Texans are looking to continue rebuilding their roster through the draft after a busy offseason of roster moves. With four picks in the top 70, they have a chance to significantly upgrade their team and set themselves up for success in the coming years.

The details

Caserio said the Texans' draft discussions are "very fluid and ongoing" as they work to align their scouts' and coaches' evaluations of the prospects. The team will bring in various players for top-30 visits in the coming weeks, though Caserio noted those interactions aren't all created equal, as some may be more focused on medical or off-field factors. Overall, the Texans are doing their due diligence to identify the right fits for their roster with the draft just a month away.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The players

Nick Caserio

The general manager of the Houston Texans, overseeing the team's roster-building efforts including the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“We've had a lot of information that we've accumulated. We're kind of working through some of the draft visits, some of the workouts, getting some of the medical information.”

— Nick Caserio, General Manager, Houston Texans

“We're just trying to see, collectively, where we see a player similarly. If there's a gap, how do we close the gap? So we can create the right picture for the player coming in in April, and then we'll just go ahead and pick the players as they come off the board.”

— Nick Caserio, General Manager, Houston Texans

What’s next

The Texans will continue their draft preparation in the coming weeks, including hosting top-30 visits with prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23-25.

The takeaway

The Texans are diligently working to identify the right fits for their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft, leveraging their four picks in the top 70 selections to add talent on both offense and defense and continue rebuilding the team.