HOUSTON — The Houston-area’s top prospects available to be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, as compiled by the KHOU 11 News team: Jalen Milroe, Alabama, Tompkins (Katy ISD)

The 2025 NFL Draft begins on Thursday night. The Texans have 7 picks in the draft. HOUSTON - The NFL Draft begins on Thursday night and the Houston Texans are looking to improve in several areas ahead of the 2025-2026 season. The Texans' schedule has not been released at this time, but we do know the team's opponents this year.

The first day of the NFL draft could be a big one for former Houston area high school football stars. Three locals (Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks and Texas receiver Matthew Golden) are virtual locks to be first-round picks and a fourth (Ohio State's Donovan Jackson) also has a shot to go on the first day.