Wide receiver options for the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Houston Texans had arguably the best wide receiver trio in the NFL, prior to last season with Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell.
The expectations for the group as a whole were through the roof, and rightfully so with that much talent.
Nico Collins ended up having a Pro Bowl year, catching 68 passes for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns in only 12 games. Collins was leading the league in receiving yards for several weeks, until he suffered a hamstring injury against the Buffalo Bills.
The Texans traded for veteran Stefon Diggs this time last offseason, and had a decent stint in Houston, before tearing his ACL against the Indianapolis Colts, which ended his season before it had a real chance to begin.
Diggs has since signed a multi-year deal with the New England Patriots in free agency.
Tank Dell was very inconsistent throughout the season, and seemed to not be involved as much as he should have in the Texans game plan, but still made some huge plays for the team down the stretch.
It wasn’t until the Chiefs game in Kansas City, where Dell truly stepped up and was looking like his dominant self. Dell was having an impressive game, until the talented receiver unfortunately suffered one of the most gruesome leg injuries in recent memory while catching a touchdown pass. Dell will likely miss all of 2025, but is expected to make a full recovery.
Fast forward to free agency, and General Manager Nick Caserio knew he needed to make a move, hence the trade for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk. Kirk missed most of the 2024 season due to a broken collarbone, but when healthy, Kirk is a very talented player.
Despite having a true number one wide receiver in Nico Collins, along with the addition of Christian Kirk, Houston will still absolutely consider drafting another weapon early in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Here is a look at some options for the Houston Texans:
TEXAS WIDE RECEIVER MATTHEW GOLDEN
2024 Stats: 58/987/9
Unless Houston decides to trade up for Golden from their 25th-overall pick, it seems like the speedster out of Texas will be long gone by the time they will make their selection.
But regardless, Golden to the Texans would be a dream scenario for Offensive Coordinator Nick Caley’s offense. Golden raised his draft stock significantly, running a 4.29 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but he is much more than that.
Before transferring to Texas, Golden played with current Texans receiver Tank Dell at The University of Houston, and has been liking Texans content on social media. Seems like a match made in heaven.
OHIO STATE WIDE RECEIVER EMEKA EGBUKA
2024 Stats: 81/1,011/10
Not only is Egbuka an extremely talented playmaker, but he is also a former teammate of Texans quarterback C.J Stroud, which means that it would likely be a smooth transition.
The Texans drafted a former teammate of Stroud last offseason in tight end Cade Stover, and it would not be a surprise to see that trend continue.
Egbuka is currently projected to be drafted anywhere within the back half of the first-round, and he could still be on the board when the Texans make their selection.
WASHINGTON STATE WIDE RECEIVER KYLE WILLIAMS
2024 Stats: 70/1,198/14
There are players in the NFL Draft process that skyrocket as time goes on, and Kyle Williams is one of them.
Williams already had the film to prove he was an NFL player, but he showed up to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl, and gave scouts even more of a reason to have faith that he could translate his talent to the next level.
The Texans wide receiver room needs someone outside of Nico Collins and Christian Kirk that can create consistent separation, and Williams could be that guy in the second-round. His big-play ability, combined with the elite talent of quarterback C.J Stroud would do wonders for Houston’s offense.
The Texans are looking to invest in the wide receiver position throughout the early part of the NFL Draft, and are close to making that a reality in about two weeks.