The Houston Texans traded out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft as the New York Giants moved up to secure Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart. In return, the Texans received multiple picks, including the No. 34 overall selection, the second pick of Round 2.
Houston used that pick on offense as they did for much of the draft, selecting Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins. He was the first of six draft picks the Texans spent on offense; Houston selected his former college teammate Jaylin Noel in Round 3.