The NFL just released their full list of invitees to the [NFL Combine](https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-combine-full-list-of-draft-prospects-invited-to-2026-scouting-event). Over 319 players were initially invited to participate at the combine. Houston currently possess nine total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including four in the top 70. and Houston stands to select multiple players who are invited and workout at the combine.
Equally as important, the combine gives the team a chance to interview the players and learn more about the player they have analyzed on film.
The list below aren’t the t0p 25 players that are attending the event. Instead, this is a list of players who fit the Texans’ top five needs, are scheme fits, and are likely to be taken in the first three rounds where Houston has the majority of their selections.
1. Emmett Johnson, RB - Nebraska
2. Jadarian Price, RB - Notre Dame
3. Mike Washington Jr., RB - Arkansas
4. Seth McGowan, RB - Kentucky
5. Jonah Coleman, RB - Washington
1. Jack Endries, TE - Texas
2. Josh Cuevas, TE - Alabama
3. Sam Roush, TE - Stanford
4. Joe Royer, TE - Cincinnati
5. Michael Trigg, TE - Baylor
_Author’s note_ - a lot of players love Max Klare, who could have been on this list, but I don’t it yet with his tape. Maybe Cade Stover is clouding my judgement.
1. Chase Bisontis, OG - Texas A&M
2. Gennings Dunker, OT/OG - Iowa
3. Monroe Freeling, OT - Georgia
4. Blake Miller, OT - Clemson
5. Keylan Rutledge, OG - Georgia Tech
1. Darrell Jackson Jr., DT - Florida State
2. Christen Miller, DT- Georgia
3. Domonique Orange, DT - Iowa State
4. Chris McClellan, DT - Missouri (a personal favorite for the fourth round)
5. Albert Regis, DT - Texas A&M
1. Bud Clark, S - TCU
2. Genesis Smith, S - Arizona
3. Zakee Wheatley, S - Penn State
4. A.J. Haulcy, S - LSU (a major “my guy”)
5. Dillon Thieneman, S - Oregon
Which players are you the most excited to see at the NFL Combine? Comment below!
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