WELCOME TO H-TOWN! Houston Texans introduce first-round draft picks
Texans GM Nick Caserio speaks following Thursday night’s picks
#Texans Nick Caserio asked if team is still in ‘rebuild,’ says ‘I’ve never used that term. We’re just trying to build a program that’s sustainable over time.’
KPRC 2 Sports Contributor Aaron Wilson, 9:34 p.m.
Texans trade up to land Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson Jr.
The Texans landed their highest graded pass rusher in the draft, trading up with the Arizona Cardinals to select Alabama All-American edge Will Anderson Jr.
KPRC 2 Sports Contributor Aaron Wilson, 9:21 p.m.
#Texans Nick Caserio on drafting C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. ‘We’ve identified players with traits we want on the field and in our building.’
KPRC 2 Sports Contributor Aaron Wilson, 9:07 p.m.
HOUSTON TRADES ARIZONA FOR #3 PICK
BACK TO BACK... Houston Texans pick Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. after trading for #3 pick.
Texans trade up to land Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson Jr.
Thursday, 7:35 p.m.
C.J. STROUD TO THE TEXANS
Houston Texans pick Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud for the No. 2 overall pick
Thursday, 7:28 p.m.
KPRC Sports team checks in from Houston, Kansas City to chat ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft
Texans 1st Round Pick in 2005, Travis Johnson, speaks about Houston picks
Happy #NFLDraft Day!
— Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) April 27, 2023
LIVE 4p 5p 6p. Then flip to KPRC2+ for our LIVE #Texans Draft Special from Miller Outdoor, KC with @KPRC2Ari & NRG with @AaronWilson_NFL #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/oJyv33PHvt
Houston jeweler Zo Frost is late, and he‘s upset. His flight from Houston has been delayed due to weather and he doesn’t roll up to the front desk of his hotel until just after 1 AM. Most of his six clients are either asleep or otherwise unavailable.
KPRC 2 SPORTS Ari Alexander | Thursday, 3:24 p.m.
SEE ALSO: The NFL Draft with Houston Jeweler Zo Frost
KPRC 2′s Sports Director Randy McIlvoy will hang out with fans at Miller Outdoor Theatre as the Houston Texans prepare their picks.
SEE ALSO: Texans fans are set to gather for star-studded NFL Draft party in Houston TONIGHT!
At the NFL Draft in Kansas City, a group of the top draft prospects joined with kids at Central High School in KC for a Play 60 event and community service project.
The group included three potential draftees for the Houston Texans at the #2 spot, quarterbacks Will Levis and C.J. Stroud, and defensive end Will Anderson.
C.J. Stroud
Ohio State star Stroud talked about his belief that he’s the best quarterback in the draft.
KPRC 2 SPORTS Ari Alexander
Will Levis
Levis told KPRC 2 that the Texans would be drafting a hard worker and leader
KPRC 2 SPORTS Ari Alexander
Will Anderson
Will Anderson was glad to catch up with Alabama alum, head coach DeMeco Ryans. Anderson believes he’s a fit for the Texans’ defense.
KPRC 2 SPORTS Ari Alexander