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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.

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


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KPRC 2′s Sports Director Randy McIlvoy will hang out with fans at Miller Outdoor Theatre as the Houston Texans prepare their picks.

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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


Will Levis


Will Anderson


KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy looks ahead to the NFL Draft


About the Authors
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KPRC 2 Sports Director since 2004. Covers the Astros, Texans, Rockets, Dynamo, Dash and a few hundred local high schools across the Greater Houston Area

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Murrow and Emmy award-winning sports anchor & reporter. Avid traveler, mediocre golfer. Loves good food, good friends and southern rap.