The Houston Texans may have the main pieces to become Super Bowl contenders very soon, but they do need some more support to get to that status instead of merely being a playoff team.
Defensively, they had some issues last season, and while they have two outstanding pass rushers in Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter, they could use some help in their secondary.
The Texans have the No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and with a legitimate wide receiver threat a big need, they could opt to address their defense with a local product in the later rounds.
“University of Houston defensive back A’Jani Carter (6-2, 200) participating in Texans local prospect day,” Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston wrote on X.
UH @UHCougarFB defensive back A’Jani Carter (6-2, 200) participating in #Texans local prospect day @TheGransberry. North Shore grad @USUFootball transfer tied for third team three pass breakups, 453 snaps played – 360 on defense and 92 special teams. One-or-no receptions allowed… pic.twitter.com/CFVPfY14ax
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 10, 2025
Carter, who is from Houston, finished his college career with nine passes defended, 2.5 sacks, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, five tackles for loss and 130 combined tackles (74 solo), including three seasons at Utah State.
In 11 games in his only season with Houston, he had three passes defended, one tackle for loss, 0.5 sacks and 22 total tackles (11 solo).
The Texans won their second straight AFC South title in 2024, but after losing in the divisional round of the playoffs to the Kansas City Chiefs, it became clear that reinforcements are needed.
They were 30th in touchdown passes allowed during the regular season and struggled to prevent opposing teams from scoring in the red zone.
