TradeVerdicts records 5 trades between
Denver Broncos and Houston Texans across 2008–2025. Historical
franchise identities are normalized to the current franchises here,
while each underlying trade keeps its own sourced date, assets,
grades, and verdict.
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Denver Broncos received 2008 6th round pick (183rd overall, Spencer Larsen) from Houston Texans, sending Chris Myers the other way. Larsen contributed useful versatility for Denver, but Houston received substantially more long-term value. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Denver Broncos, and the overall verdict is Houston Texans Win.
Houston acquired veteran tackle Chris Clark from Denver for a 2016 seventh-round pick, No. 235. Clark had already started 27 games for the Broncos and immediately gave the Texans experienced swing-tackle depth. The pick later moved before Lac Edwards was selected, so Denver's direct return was draft flexibility rather than that player. Houston received several seasons from a capable offensive lineman for minimal capital, giving the Texans the better outcome.
Denver sent Demaryius Thomas and a 2019 seventh-round pick to Houston for a 2019 fourth-round pick and another seventh-round pick. Houston acquired Demaryius Thomas during an 11-win season, but he played only seven regular-season games for the Texans before an Achilles injury ended his year; the club released him the following February. Denver obtained a fourth-round pick while only exchanging seventh-round positions. For an aging receiver nearing the end of his contract, that return was strong and gives Denver the clear value edge.
2022 3rd round pick (75th overall, Christian Harris)
Houston moved up five spots in the 2022 third round, receiving pick No. 75 from Denver and selecting linebacker Christian Harris. The Broncos received Nos. 80 and 162, which became tight end Greg Dulcich and returner Montrell Washington. Harris developed into a regular starter on Houston's defense and contributed during the Texans' return to the playoffs, while Denver received only limited long-term value from its two selections.
2025 6th round pick (216th overall, Jeremy Crawshaw)
2025 7th round pick (241st overall, Caleb Lohner)
Houston Texans received
2025 6th round pick (197th overall, Graham Mertz)
Denver moved down in the 2025 sixth round, sending pick 197 to Houston for picks 216 and 241. The Texans selected quarterback Graham Mertz at 197, while Denver chose punter Jeremy Crawshaw at 216 and tight end Caleb Lohner at 241. With only a limited professional sample available from these players, the exchange remains too young for a meaningful hindsight winner and is best graded evenly.
