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Is it time for the Texans to draft their next franchise Tight End?

The Houston Texans have drafted 14 tight ends since their franchise's inception in 2002. In order, they are:

  • Bennie Joppru (2003, second round, Michigan)
  • Owen Daniels (2006, fourth round, Wisconsin)
  • Anthony Hill (2009, fourth round, North Carolina State)
  • James Casey (2009, fifth round, Rice)
  • Garrett Graham (2010, fourth round, Wisconsin)
  • Ryan Griffin (2013, sixth round, Connecticut)
  • C.J. Fiedorowicz (2014, third round, Iowa)
  • Jordan Akins (2018, third round, Central Florida)
  • Jordan Thomas (2018, sixth round, Mississippi State)
  • Kahale Warring (2019, third round, San Diego State)
  • Brevin Jordan (2021, fifth round, Miami)
  • Teagan Quitoriano (2022, fifth round, Oregon State)
  • Cade Stover (2024, fourth round, Ohio State)
  • Luke Lachey (2025, seventh round, Iowa)

Owen Daniels, and then everyone else

Owen Daniels
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The best selection, and greatest at the position in franchise history, was Wisconsin's Owen Daniels in 2006.