Texans rookie PFF grades from 2024 college season
Texans rookie PFF grades from 2024 college season
The Houston Texans added nine new rookies to the roster during the 2025 NFL draft, including a couple of playmakers for quarterback C.J. Stroud as Nick Caley steps in the new offensive coordinator.
The Texans had four picks on Day 2 after trading with the New York Giants for the No. 25 overall pick. The quartet of talent included some impactful additions of Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, Minnesota offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery and defensive back Jaylin Smith They also added some high upside rookies in running back running back Woody Marks, defensive back Jaylen Reed, defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton and tight end Luke Lachey on Day 3.
Several of the Texans' draft picks posted great Relative Athletic Scores (RAS). But how did they grade out at Pro Football Focus during the 2024 college season?
Here's a look:
Round 2, No. 34: WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
2024: 90.3 (4th of 1040)
Round 2, No. 48: OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
2024: 77.5 (55th of 643)
Round 3, No. 79: WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
2024:62.8 (4th of 1040)
Round 3, No. 97: DB Jaylin Smith, USC
2024: 82.6 (31st of 848)
Round 4, No. 116: RB Woody Marks, USC
2024: 83.0 (57th of 444)
Round 6, Pick 187: DB Jaylen Reed, Penn State
2024: 65.6 (28th of 912)
Round 6, Pick 197: QB Graham Mertz, Florida
2024: N/A
Round 7, Pick 244: Kyonte Hamilton, DL, Rutgers
2024: 63.3 (17th of 860)
Round 7, Pick 256: Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa
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