Who is the “perfect fit” for the Houston Texans in the upcoming NFL Draft?
No one is perfect in the eyes of the Texans. There’s always room for growth and development between a rookie and a 10-year veteran between practices and game reps.
Still, Pro Football Focus recently named one “perfect” fit for all 32 teams entering the 2025 draft cycle. By no surprise, especially given their relationship in Columbus, PFF believes reuniting C.J. Stroud with wide receiver Emeka Egbuka makes too much sense.
“With the long-term uncertainty around Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell, the best thing the Texans could do is give their talented young quarterback a reliable and effective second wide receiver to compliment Nico Collins,” The publication wrote. “Selecting Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka gives the Texans a dangerous WR2 who not only makes the Texans’ offense harder to defend but also aids in C.J. Stroud‘s development.”
Since Stroud’s departure, Egbuka has transitioned into a solid No. 2 option behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and later Jeremiah Smith. That doesn’t mean he still can’t take over games and remain a constant force in the slot or outside.
Last season en route to winning a national title, Egbuka caught 81 passes for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also averaged 98.2 yards per game and 6.8 catches per contest.
But during Stroud’s final season, Egbuka broke out in place of future first-round picks Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, helping the Buckeyes reach the College Football Playoff.
“In their last season playing together at Ohio State, Egbuka posted a 74-catch, 1,151-yard and 10-touchdown season,” PFF wrote. “The pre-existing chemistry and history of production between Stroud and Egbuka would make a valued addition to the Texans offense and provide C.J. Stroud with a pass-catching weapon for the intermediate level (between 10-19 yards downfield), where the bulk of their yards and touchdowns came together.”
Houston must upgrade its interior offensive and defensive line, but given the value of Egbuka’s relationship with Stroud, adding a receiver early in the draft should be in play.
General manager Nick Caserio has also been known for his aggressive approach to targeting talent he covets. If Egbuka falls in the second round, don’t be surprised if the Texans trade up to end his draft-day tumble.
