The NFL scouting combine is a great place for teams to get a better understanding of their top draft prospects. Not only will teams get to see these players during practice drills and go through a battery of medical tests, but they’ll also interview prospects as well.
The Houston Texans enjoyed a solid rookie class this past season in DeMeco Ryans first with the team. C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson took home Rookie of the Year awards, Tank Dell looked like a star in the making at wide receiver a some depth players popped off as well throughout the 2023 season.
Now, though, the team will set its eyes on the 2024 draft. Houston met with several prospects at the Senior Bowl earlier this winter and will now get the chance to talk with even more players at the combine.
Here is every player that we know has met with the Texans so far.
UCLA Edge Gabriel Murphy
UCLA Bruins LB/DE Gabriel Murphy, a Texas native would love the opportunity to play for the Houston Texans and head coach DeMeco Ryans after meeting with the team. #Texans #Sarge @TheTexansWire pic.twitter.com/1qPgfHqHQH
— #SARGE (@BigSargeSportz) February 28, 2024
Texas DT Byron Murphy II
“It would mean a lot getting drafted by Houston.”
Texas prospect Byron Murphy II speaks on the possibility of joining the #Texans pic.twitter.com/mYecLrRrTs
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) February 28, 2024
Mississippi State DT Jaden Crumedy
Jaden Crumedy is another Mississippi State prospect who has met with the #Texans. pic.twitter.com/WiRyhvu9pM
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) February 28, 2024
Mississippi State LB Nathaniel Watson
“I like it. We basically played something like that at Mississippi State.”
Mississippi State’s Nathaniel Watson on meeting with the #Texans. pic.twitter.com/7edRpm6POE
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) February 28, 2024
Texas LB Jaylan Ford
“The main thing they were just telling me that the main thing is making sure you swarm to the ball.”
Texas prospect Jaylan Ford speaks on his meeting with the #Texans pic.twitter.com/Pfz5daElFj
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) February 28, 2024
Houston DL David Ugwoegbu
University of Houston prospect David Ugwoegbu has met with the #Texans.
Ugwoegbu believes he’s a fit for coach DeMeco Ryans’ SWARM mentality. pic.twitter.com/KT1cTuDgqS
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) February 28, 2024
Illinois DT Johnny Newton
Illinois DT Johnny Newton met with the #Texans while here at the combine. pic.twitter.com/F0ENYaSplQ
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) February 28, 2024
Baylor DL Gabe Hall
North Carolina LB Cedrid Gray
North Carolina Linebacker Ced Gray met with the #Texans at the Senior Bowl and met with the team here at the combine.
Gray had high praise for LB turned head coach DeMeco Ryans. pic.twitter.com/P2pMGbSy5l
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) February 28, 2024
NC State LB Payton Wilson
One of the top LB prospects Payton Wilson stayed healthy and crushed it this season at NC State.
He said he wants to prove he is “one of the most athletic” linebackers to ever come through the combine.
He had a formal meeting with the #Texans and talked about DeMeco Ryans. pic.twitter.com/uTtZrQPhyu
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) February 28, 2024
Ohio State LB Tommy Eichenberg
Ohio State LB Tommy Eichenberg has talked with the #Texans here at the combine.
He said he’s not surprised linebackers are ending up as head coaches and he sees how a guy like DeMeco Ryans ends up as a “great head coach.” pic.twitter.com/G6tSUC767j
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) February 28, 2024
Missouri DL Darius Robinson
Missouri DL Darius Robinson.
The #Texans met with him at the Senior Bowl and here at the combine.
He said DeMeco Ryans was “locked in” and was great to talk with a former player.
He’s proud of his time in the SEC but said he knows he has to start fresh in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/crsF8T5nUl
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) February 28, 2024
Michigan Edge Jaylen Harrell
Penn State DE Chop Robinson
He will meet with the #Texans today. https://t.co/4W01V69w6U
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) February 28, 2024
Washington DE Bralen Trice
The #Texans have met with Washington DE Bralen Trice.
I don’t think Trice has said “no” to “did you meet with _____?” Lol. A popular player with teams so far. pic.twitter.com/WKEV4yDJ6Y
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) February 28, 2024
