Houston Texans players who were first-round picks
50 players
50 first-round picks have played for the Houston Texans. On a roster now: Jadeveon Clowney, Derek Stingley Jr., C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson Jr., and Deshaun Watson.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Johnson | WR | 2003–2014 | 2003 · No. 3 · HOU |
| Andre Johnson | WR | 2003–2014 | 1996 · No. 30 · WSH |
| Whitney Mercilus | LB | 2012–2021 | 2012 · No. 26 · HOU |
| J.J. Watt | DE | 2011–2020 | 2011 · No. 11 · HOU |
| Kareem Jackson | S | 2010–2023 | 2010 · No. 20 · HOU |
| Brian Cushing | LB | 2009–2017 | 2009 · No. 15 · HOU |
| Johnathan Joseph | CB | 2011–2019 | 2006 · No. 24 · CIN |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2013–2019 | 2013 · No. 27 · HOU |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DE | 2014–2026 | 2014 · No. 1 · HOU |
| Mario Williams | DE | 2006–2011 | 2006 · No. 1 · HOU |
| Dunta Robinson | CB | 2004–2009 | 2004 · No. 10 · HOU |
| Derek Stingley Jr. | CB | 2022–2026 | 2022 · No. 3 · HOU |
| Duane Brown | OT | 2008–2015 | 2008 · No. 26 · HOU |
| David Carr | QB | 2002–2006 | 2002 · No. 1 · HOU |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 2 · HOU |
| Will Anderson Jr. | DE | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 3 · HOU |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 2017–2020 | 2017 · No. 12 · HOU |
| Amobi Okoye | DT | 2007–2010 | 2007 · No. 10 · HOU |
| Travis Johnson | DE | 2005–2008 | 2005 · No. 16 · HOU |
| Mark Bruener | TE | 2004–2007 | 1995 · No. 27 · PIT |
| Derek Barnett | DE | 2023–2025 | 2017 · No. 14 · PHI |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2023–2026 | 2016 · No. 12 · NO |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 2020–2022 | 2014 · No. 20 · NO |
| Jerry Hughes | DE | 2022–2024 | 2010 · No. 31 · IND |
| Jason Babin | LB | 2004–2006 | 2004 · No. 27 · HOU |
| Aaron Glenn | CB | 2002–2004 | 1994 · No. 12 · NYJ |
| Tytus Howard | OT | 2023–2024 | 2019 · No. 23 · HOU |
| Jimmie Ward | S | 2023–2024 | 2014 · No. 30 · SF |
| Bradley Roby | CB | 2019–2020 | 2014 · No. 31 · DEN |
| Brandon Weeden | QB | 2015–2018 | 2012 · No. 22 · CLE |
| Jason Allen | DB | 2010–2011 | 2006 · No. 16 · MIA |
| Vince Wilfork | DT | 2015–2016 | 2004 · No. 21 · NE |
| Phillip Buchanon | CB | 2005–2006 | 2002 · No. 17 · OAK |
| Ron Dayne | RB | 2006–2007 | 2000 · No. 11 · NYG |
| Devin White | LB | 2024 | 2019 · No. 5 · TB |
| Gareon Conley | CB | 2019 | 2017 · No. 24 · OAK |
| Laremy Tunsil | OT | 2022 | 2016 · No. 13 · MIA |
| Barkevious Mingo | LB | 2019 | 2013 · No. 6 · CLE |
| Corey Liuget | DT | 2020 | 2011 · No. 18 · SD |
| Demaryius Thomas | WR | 2018 | 2010 · No. 22 · DEN |
| Matt Leinart | QB | 2011 | 2006 · No. 10 · ARI |
| Ronnie Brown | RB | 2014 | 2005 · No. 2 · MIA |
| Rex Grossman | QB | 2009 | 2003 · No. 22 · CHI |
| Bryant Johnson | WR | 2011 | 2003 · No. 17 · ARI |
| Damione Lewis | DT | 2010 | 2001 · No. 12 · STL |
| Jamar Fletcher | CB | 2007 | 2001 · No. 26 · MIA |
| Ryan Pickett | DT | 2014 | 2001 · No. 29 · STL |
| Tashaun Gipson Sr. | S | 2019 | 2001 · No. 9 · SEA |
| Erik Flowers | DE | 2002 | 2000 · No. 26 · BUF |
| Eric Moulds | WR | 2006 | 1996 · No. 24 · BUF |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.