Texans rookie PFF grades from 2024 college season

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The Houston Texans added nine new rookies to the roster during the 2025 NFL draft, including a couple of playmakers for quarterback C.J. Stroud as Nick Caley steps in the new offensive coordinator.

The Texans had four picks on Day 2 after trading with the New York Giants for the No. 25 overall pick. The quartet of talent included some impactful additions of Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, Minnesota offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery and defensive back Jaylin Smith They also added some high upside rookies in running back running back Woody Marks, defensive back Jaylen Reed, defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton and tight end Luke Lachey on Day 3.

Several of the Texans’ draft picks posted great Relative Athletic Scores (RAS). But how did they grade out at Pro Football Focus during the 2024 college season?

Here’s a look:

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Round 2, No. 34: WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State​

• 2024: 90.3 (4th of 1040)

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Round 2, No. 48: OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota​

• 2024: 77.5 (55th of 643)

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Round 3, No. 79: WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State​

• 2024:62.8 (4th of 1040)

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Round 3, No. 97: DB Jaylin Smith, USC​

• 2024: 82.6 (31st of 848)

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Round 4, No. 116: RB Woody Marks, USC​

• 2024: 83.0 (57th of 444)

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Round 6, Pick 187: DB Jaylen Reed, Penn State​

• 2024: 65.6 (28th of 912)

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Round 6, Pick 197: QB Graham Mertz, Florida​

• 2024: N/A

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Round 7, Pick 244: Kyonte Hamilton, DL, Rutgers​

• 2024: 63.3 (17th of 860)

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Round 7, Pick 256: Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa​

• 2024: 58.8 (77th of 438)

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans rookie PFF grades from 2024 college season

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