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Houston acquired offensive tackle Nathan Thomas from Dallas for a 2027 seventh-round pick on August 30, 2026. Thomas had already appeared in all 17 games in 2025 and made four starts, giving the Texans inexpensive swing-tackle experience for the cost of a late Day 3 selection. Houston gets the current-read edge because usable offensive-line depth is difficult to find this late in the preseason.
San Francisco acquired interior offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson from Houston for a 2027 seventh-round pick on August 30, 2026. Patterson brought starting experience at center and guard at a moment when the 49ers were searching for interior depth. Houston recovered a late pick while reshaping its line, but San Francisco gets the current-read edge because a seventh is a small price for an experienced, versatile blocker.
Houston acquired Kayshon Boutte from New England on August 24, 2026 for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick. The Texans moved quickly after Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending ACL tear, adding a 24-year-old outside receiver who caught 33 passes for 551 yards and six touchdowns in 2025 and averaged 16.7 yards per reception. Houston earns the stronger current grade because Boutte can address an immediate contender-level need without costing premium draft capital, while New England still receives useful value by converting an expiring, increasingly crowded receiver into a young safety and future pick.
Los Angeles Chargers acquired 2026 4th round pick (117th overall, Travis Burke) from Houston Texans for 2026 4th round pick (123rd overall, Wade Woodaz) and 2026 6th round pick (204th overall, Lewis Bond). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New England Patriots acquired a 2027 6th round pick from Houston Texans for Marte Mapu and a 2027 7th round pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New Orleans Saints acquired a 2028 6th round pick from Houston Texans for Kai Kroeger and a 2028 7th round pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Cleveland Browns acquired Tytus Howard from Houston Texans for 2026 5th round pick (141st overall, Kamari Ramsey). Cleveland Browns received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.
Cleveland Browns acquired Cam Robinson and a 2027 7th round pick from Houston Texans for a 2027 6th round pick. Cleveland Browns received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.
Los Angeles Chargers acquired Austin Deculus from Houston Texans for a conditional 2027 pick (7th round). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Denver Broncos acquired 2025 6th round pick (216th overall, Jeremy Crawshaw) and 2025 7th round pick (241st overall, Caleb Lohner) from Houston Texans for 2025 6th round pick (197th overall, Graham Mertz). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Houston moved up from No. 58 to No. 48 in the 2025 second round for tackle Aireontae Ersery, sending Las Vegas picks 58 and 99. Ersery immediately started all 16 games he played as a rookie and both playoff games. The Raiders used No. 58 on receiver Jack Bech and No. 99 on tackle Charles Grant, giving both clubs useful young players.
Minnesota moved from No. 97 to No. 102 in the 2025 third round and also moved from No. 187 to No. 142, selecting receiver Tai Felton while Houston selected cornerback Jaylin Smith. The two clubs essentially exchanged small pockets of draft position across two rounds. Neither side has created enough separation yet to justify more than an even verdict.
Cleveland Browns acquired 2025 5th round pick (166th overall subsequently traded, Tory Horton) and a 2027 5th round pick from Houston Texans for 2025 6th round pick (179th overall subsequently traded, Ollie Gordon), 2025 6th round pick (216th overall subsequently traded, Jeremy Crawshaw) and 2025 7th round pick (255th overall, Luke Lachey). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Houston acquired guard Ed Ingram from Minnesota for a 2026 sixth-round pick after he had lost his Vikings starting job. Ingram rebounded to start 14 regular-season games and both Texans playoff games in 2025, then earned a three-year extension. Minnesota moved the acquired sixth-rounder in the Jordan Mason trade and later reacquired the same draft slot at additional cost, strengthening Houston's side.
Washington acquired five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil and a 2025 fourth-round pick from Houston for a third, seventh, 2026 second and 2026 fourth. Tunsil immediately stabilized the left side, earning an 88.9 pass-blocking grade while allowing only a handful of pressures and later signing an extension. Houston received substantial draft capital, keeping the overall exchange close.
New York Giants acquired 2025 1st round pick (25th overall, Jaxson Dart) from Houston Texans for 2025 2nd round pick (34th overall, Jayden Higgins), 2025 3rd round pick (99th overall subsequently traded, Charles Grant) and 2026 3rd round pick (69th overall subsequently traded, Sam Roush). New York Giants received the stronger recorded football value, matching the New York Giants Win verdict.
Minnesota acquired Cam Akers and 2026 7th round pick (244th overall subsequently traded, Cole Wisniewski) from Houston Texans for 2026 6th round pick (198th overall subsequently traded, Demond Claiborne). The deal grades as balanced. Neither side clearly separated after weighing player value, draft capital, roster impact, and what each team gave up.
Los Angeles Rams acquired 2026 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Micah Morris) from Houston Texans for Ben Skowronek and 2026 7th round pick (245th overall subsequently traded, Jam Miller). The overall result favors Los Angeles/Cleveland/St. Louis Rams over Los Angeles Rams.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2025 second-round pick (#56 overall subsequently packaged in trade up for T.J. Sanders); 2025 2nd round pick (56th overall subsequently traded, Ozzy Trapilo) from Houston Texans for Stefon Diggs, 2024 sixth-round pick (#189 overall), and 2025 fifth-round pick (#166 overall subsequently traded, Tory Horton); Draft-pick compensation details unavailable from source data. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Minnesota acquired 2024 1st round pick (23rd overall) and 2024 7th round pick (232nd overall, Levi Drake Rodriguez) from Houston for picks 42 and 188 plus a 2025 second-round pick. Minnesota later combined pick 23 with three unrelated picks to acquire Dallas Turner, while Houston's future second also entered a compound downstream package. Neither complete later return can be assigned wholly to this trade.
Pittsburgh Steelers acquired 2025 6th round pick (202nd overall subsequently traded, Gavin Bartholomew) from Houston Texans for Kendrick Green. The overall result favors Houston Texans over Pittsburgh Steelers.
Arizona traded reserve tackle Josh Jones and a 2024 seventh-round pick to Houston for a 2024 fifth-round selection. The Cardinals used No. 162 on tackle Christian Jones, while Houston received immediate line depth from Josh Jones and retained the seventh-round asset. Neither side produced a major difference-maker from the exchange, but both accomplished a sensible roster goal at a modest price, keeping the trade essentially even.
Houston moved from picks Nos. 174 and 259 to No. 167 and selected linebacker Henry To'oTo'o. He became a regular starter, reaching 35 starts and roughly 250 tackles through his first three seasons. The Rams used the acquired selections on Warren McClendon and Desjuan Johnson, who both supplied useful depth. Los Angeles received two contributors, but To'oTo'o's sustained starting role gives Houston the modest win.
Houston Texans acquired 2023 6th round pick (205th overall, Xavier Hutchinson) from Buffalo Bills for 2023 7th round pick (230th overall, Nick Broeker) and 2024 6th round pick (200th overall subsequently traded, Jaden Crumedy). Houston Texans received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Houston Texans Win verdict.
Philadelphia sent Houston a 2024 third-round pick for No. 105 in the 2023 draft and selected cornerback Kelee Ringo. Ringo played all 51 regular-season games over his first three seasons with eight starts, an interception and five passes defensed. Houston preserved the higher future draft asset, which became pick No. 86 before another trade. The direct exchange produced legitimate value for both sides and remains essentially even.
Las Vegas moved up five spots to No. 104 and also received No. 203, selecting Jakorian Bennett and Amari Burney. Houston used No. 109 on Dylan Horton and later moved the No. 174 pick in another draft trade. Bennett started 11 games for the Raiders, while Horton developed into a regular rotational defender. Both teams extracted useful but non-premium value, making the exchange essentially balanced.
Philadelphia sent pick No. 62 to Houston for Nos. 65, 188 and 230. Houston selected center Juice Scruggs, who made 20 starts over his first three seasons. Philadelphia used No. 65 on Tyler Steen and No. 188 on Tanner McKee; Steen became a 17-game starter in 2025 and McKee provided credible backup-quarterback play. Both teams found useful players, but Philadelphia's two enduring pieces create the stronger aggregate return.
Los Angeles Rams acquired 2023 3rd round pick (73rd overall subsequently traded, Jalin Hyatt) and 2023 5th round pick (161st overall, Nick Hampton) from Houston Texans for 2023 3rd round pick (69th overall, Tank Dell). The overall result favors Los Angeles/Cleveland/St. Louis Rams over Los Angeles Rams.
Houston paid a premium to move from No. 12 to No. 3 for Will Anderson Jr., sending Arizona additional 2023 and 2024 premium picks. Anderson has 30 sacks in three seasons, won 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year, earned 2025 first-team All-Pro honors and received a major extension. Arizona converted its return into several young pieces, including Darius Robinson, but none has matched Anderson’s impact. Hindsight now favors Houston despite the original price.
Dallas acquired Brandin Cooks for a fifth-round pick and a future sixth-round pick. Cooks gave the Cowboys a trusted veteran target, scored eight touchdowns in his first season, and supplied useful depth behind CeeDee Lamb. Houston gained modest rebuilding capital and salary flexibility, but Dallas received the clearer football value at a low acquisition cost.
Houston acquired veteran guard Shaq Mason and a 2023 seventh-round pick from Tampa Bay for the 179th selection. Mason immediately started all 17 games in 2023 and ultimately made 32 starts for the Texans across two seasons. Tampa Bay later sent pick No. 179 to Green Bay while moving up for Cody Mauch. The Buccaneers preserved draft value, but Mason's two seasons of starting play give Houston the win.
Minnesota Vikings acquired Ross Blacklock and 2023 7th round pick (219th overall subsequently traded, Antoine Green) from Houston Texans for 2023 6th round pick (201st overall, Jarrett Patterson). The stronger recorded return sits with Houston Texans, matching the Houston Texans Win verdict.
Houston received the 2022 fifth-round pick used on Thomas Booker, while Chicago received the No. 166 pick and later moved it onward. Tycen Anderson was selected by a later holder. The known return remains too close for a clear winner.
Cleveland Browns acquired 2022 3rd round pick (68th overall, Martin Emerson), 2022 4th round pick (108th overall, Perrion Winfrey), and 2022 4th round pick (124th overall, Cade York) from Houston Texans for 2022 2nd round pick (44th overall, John Metchie). The stronger recorded return sits with Cleveland Browns, matching the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.
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.
Philadelphia sent picks 15, 124, 162 and 166 to Houston to move up two spots for Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis at No. 13. Houston selected guard Kenyon Green at No. 15 and moved the later picks in additional draft-day deals. Davis developed into a durable starting piece on Philadelphia's defensive front, while Green's early career was less stable, giving the Eagles the stronger directly attributable return.
New England Patriots acquired 2022 6th round pick (183rd overall, Kevin Harris) and 2022 7th round pick (245th overall, Andrew Stueber) from Houston Texans for 2022 5th round pick (170th overall, Teagan Quitoriano). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Cleveland's trade for Deshaun Watson became one of the most damaging modern blockbuster deals. The Browns surrendered a massive pick package and handed Watson a fully guaranteed contract, while Houston escaped the situation and rebuilt with premium assets. The Texans won decisively because Cleveland absorbed nearly all of the risk. It is one of the clearest modern examples of a team paying franchise-quarterback prices without receiving franchise-quarterback stability.
Houston acquired linebacker Blake Cashman from the Jets in March 2022 for a 2023 sixth-round pick. Cashman became a useful Texans defender and eventually a full-time starter, delivering a strong final season in Houston before leaving in free agency. New York received modest late-round capital for a player who had struggled to stay healthy, but Houston extracted starting-caliber production from a very small acquisition cost.
San Francisco acquired Charles Omenihu from Houston for a 2023 sixth-round pick. Omenihu became a useful defensive-line contributor, making this a strong value win for the 49ers.
New Orleans reacquired Mark Ingram from Houston for a future seventh-round pick, bringing back a franchise favorite at minimal cost. Ingram rushed for 260 yards and caught 20 passes for 138 yards in seven Saints games in 2021 while becoming the franchise's career rushing leader. Houston eventually used the 2024 pick on Solomon Byrd, who appeared in one game as a rookie. The Saints received more useful football value.
New Orleans acquired cornerback Bradley Roby from Houston in September 2021, sending the Texans a 2022 third-round pick and a 2023 sixth-rounder. Roby gave the Saints experienced secondary help, but the stay was relatively short. Houston recovered two future selections, including a day-two pick, for a veteran on a rebuilding roster. The amount and flexibility of that draft return give the Texans the edge.
Houston acquired 2022 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Doug Kramer) from New York Jets for Shaq Lawson.
Green Bay Packers acquired 2022 7th round pick (228th overall, Tariq Carpenter) from Houston Texans for Ka'dar Hollman. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New York Giants acquired Keion Crossen from Houston Texans for 2023 6th round pick (203rd overall subsequently traded, Amari Burney). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Green Bay reacquired Randall Cobb from Houston for a 2022 sixth-round pick at Aaron Rodgers' urging. Cobb caught 28 passes for 375 yards and five touchdowns in 2021, then 34 for 417 yards in 2022, contributing to a 13-win season and another playoff appearance. Houston used pick No. 205 on tackle Austin Deculus, who became depth rather than a long-term starter. For a sixth-round cost, the Packers received two useful veteran seasons and won comfortably.
Chicago sent wide receiver Anthony Miller and a 2022 seventh-round pick to Houston for a 2022 fifth-round pick. The Bears later traded that fifth-rounder, No. 148, to Buffalo and received picks No. 168 and No. 203, using No. 168 on tackle Braxton Jones. The recorded outcome favors the Chicago Bears side only to the degree reflected by the grades, with the long-term result driven by what the acquired players and picks actually produced.
Houston received the 2021 fifth-round No. 174 asset and later moved it onward. Earnest Brown was selected by a later holder and is preserved only as provenance.
Los Angeles Rams acquired 2021 5th round pick (174th overall, Earnest Brown) and 2021 7th round pick (233rd overall, Jake Funk) from Houston Texans for 2021 5th round pick (170th overall, Garret Wallow). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Houston traded up to No. 89 in the 2021 draft and selected wide receiver Nico Collins, sending Carolina picks 109, 158 and a 2022 fourth-rounder. Carolina gained three bites at the apple and used or moved each piece, but Collins developed into a high-volume, 1,000-yard-caliber receiver and a central part of Houston's offense. That star-level outcome overwhelms Carolina's respectable quantity return.
Cincinnati Bengals acquired 2021 6th round pick (202nd overall, Chris Evans) from Houston Texans for Ryan Finley and 2021 7th round pick (233rd overall subsequently traded, Jake Funk). Cincinnati Bengals received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Cincinnati Bengals Win verdict.
New England Patriots acquired 2022 7th round pick (224th overall subsequently traded, Cameron Goode) from Houston Texans for Ryan Izzo. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Miami acquired linebacker Benardrick McKinney and pick No. 231 from Houston for edge defender Shaq Lawson and pick No. 203. Miami used 231 on tackle Larnel Coleman; the sixth-round pick moving to Houston was later involved in another transaction. The recorded outcome favors the Miami Dolphins side only to the degree reflected by the grades, with the long-term result driven by what the acquired players and picks actually produced.
New England Patriots acquired 2021 4th round pick (122nd overall subsequently traded, Tyler Shelvin) and 2021 6th round pick (188th overall, Joshuah Bledsoe) from Houston Texans for Marcus Cannon, 2021 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Daviyon Nixon) and 2021 6th round pick (195th overall, Roy Lopez). The overall result favors Houston Texans over New England Patriots.
Dallas Cowboys acquired Eli Ankou from Houston Texans for 2022 7th round pick (245th overall subsequently traded, Andrew Stueber). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Houston acquired 2021 6th round pick (212th overall subsequently traded, Damar Hamlin) from New Orleans Saints for 2020 7th round pick (240th overall, Tommy Stevens).
Miami sent Houston picks No. 136 and No. 141 to move up to No. 111 for guard Solomon Kindley. Kindley started 13 games as a rookie but did not become a long-term Dolphins starter. Houston used No. 141 on John Reid and packaged No. 136 in another trade that moved the Texans to No. 126 for tackle Charlie Heck. That downstream flexibility produced the stronger overall return.
Los Angeles Rams acquired 2020 4th round pick (136th overall, Brycen Hopkins), 2020 7th round pick (248th overall, Sam Sloman) and 2020 7th round pick (250th overall, Tremayne Anchrum) from Houston Texans for 2020 4th round pick (126th overall, Charlie Heck). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Los Angeles sent Brandin Cooks and a 2022 fourth-round pick to Houston for the No. 57 selection in the 2020 draft, which became wide receiver Van Jefferson. Cooks gave the Texans two 1,000-yard seasons before another trade, while Jefferson became a regular contributor for the Rams and topped 800 yards during their Super Bowl LVI championship season. Both clubs realized meaningful value.
Arizona's trade for DeAndre Hopkins became one of the most lopsided modern NFL deals. The Cardinals acquired an elite wide receiver and a fourth-round pick while sending David Johnson and draft compensation to Houston. Hopkins immediately gave Arizona a true No. 1 target. Houston's return never came close. The trade still stands out because Arizona landed the best player in the deal without paying anything close to a normal superstar price.
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Houston acquired Gareon Conley for a 2020 third-round pick during a 2019 playoff push. Conley immediately started in an injury-hit secondary and appeared in the postseason, but his Texans tenure was short and injuries prevented a lasting return. The Raiders later used the acquired pick as part of a trade-down that generated three selections, giving Las Vegas more durable roster value.
Miami's Laremy Tunsil trade became one of the most valuable asset hauls of the modern era. Houston acquired a legitimate franchise left tackle and protected Deshaun Watson, so the Texans' side was not empty. But Miami extracted a massive premium, gained roster-building flexibility, and turned one elite tackle into the kind of pick package that can reshape a franchise. The verdict remains clear.
Seattle acquired Jadeveon Clowney from Houston for Jacob Martin, Barkevious Mingo and a 2020 third-round pick. Clowney played one season for the Seahawks, recording only three regular-season sacks but creating disruption beyond the sack total and producing a dominant playoff performance in Philadelphia. He left in free agency the next offseason. The short rental helped an 11-win playoff team, but Houston received more usable value than the original C grade implies.
Kansas City Chiefs acquired Martinas Rankin from Houston Texans for Carlos Hyde. The overall result favors Houston Texans over Kansas City Chiefs.
New England Patriots acquired 2020 6th round pick (204th overall, Cassh Maluia) from Houston Texans for Keion Crossen. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Cleveland Browns acquired 2020 3rd round pick (97th overall, Jacob Phillips) from Houston Texans for Duke Johnson. Cleveland Browns received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.
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.
Seattle sent a 2018 third-rounder and 2019 second-rounder to Houston for Duane Brown and a 2018 fifth-round pick. Brown immediately stabilized left tackle, earned All-Pro recognition in 2018 and remained Seattle’s starter through 2021; the fifth-rounder became Shaquem Griffin. Houston used the picks on Martinas Rankin and Lonnie Johnson, but neither became a comparable long-term Texans cornerstone. Brown’s premium-position longevity makes this a decisive Seahawks win.
Houston traded up from No. 25 to No. 12 in 2017 for quarterback Deshaun Watson, sending Cleveland the 25th pick plus its 2018 first-rounder. Cleveland turned those selections into Jabrill Peppers and Denzel Ward, with Ward becoming a perennial Pro Bowl cornerback. Watson became a three-time Pro Bowler in Houston, led the NFL in passing yards in 2020, and later generated an enormous trade return for the Texans.
Cleveland Browns acquired Brock Osweiler, 2017 6th round pick (188th overall subsequently traded, Elijah McGuire) and 2018 2nd round pick (35th overall, Nick Chubb) from Houston Texans for 2017 4th round pick (142nd overall, Carlos Watkins). Cleveland Browns received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.
Atlanta moved down two spots from No. 50 to No. 52 and added Houston's sixth-round pick at No. 195. The Falcons selected linebacker Deion Jones and guard Wes Schweitzer, turning the modest slide into two future starters. Jones became a Pro Bowl defender and a central piece of Atlanta's 2016 Super Bowl team, while Schweitzer developed into a multi-year starter. Houston used No. 50 on center Nick Martin, a solid long-term starter, but Atlanta created more total value.
Houston moved up one spot in the 2016 first round for receiver Will Fuller, giving Washington pick 22 plus a 2017 sixth-rounder. Fuller became a dangerous vertical threat and produced five productive Texans seasons when healthy. Washington selected Josh Doctson at No. 22 and later Robert Davis with the extra pick; neither matched Fuller's impact. Houston clearly won despite Fuller's recurring injuries limiting the ceiling of the move.
Houston Texans come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (New England Patriots C+, Houston Texans B+) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.
Denver Broncos acquired 2016 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Lac Edwards) from Houston Texans for Chris Clark. Houston Texans received the stronger long-term football value, matching the Houston Texans Win verdict.
Houston Texans come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Cleveland Browns C+, Houston Texans B) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.
Houston moved up from No. 82 to No. 70 for Arizona State receiver Jaelen Strong, sending New York DeVier Posey plus picks No. 82, 152 and 229. Strong never became the starting receiver Houston hoped to secure, finishing his Texans tenure with limited production. The Jets' return was modest too, but Lorenzo Mauldin provided useful pass-rush snaps and the larger package gave New York more realized value.
Houston acquired 2016 6th round pick (195th overall subsequently traded, Wes Schweitzer) from New York Jets for Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Houston moved Case Keenum back to the Rams for a conditional 2016 seventh-round pick after reclaiming him late in 2014. The return eventually became pick No. 235, which Houston later moved. Los Angeles got the more useful football asset: Keenum started five games in 2015, helped steady the offense late that season, and entered 2016 as the Rams' starter before Jared Goff took over.
Houston Texans come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (New England Patriots C+, Houston Texans B) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.
Houston Texans come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Atlanta Falcons C+, Houston Texans B) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.
Philadelphia acquired 2014 4th round pick (101st overall, Jaylen Watkins) and 2014 5th round pick (141st overall, Taylor Hart) from Houston Texans for 2014 3rd round pick (83rd overall, Louis Nix).
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Matt Schaub from Houston Texans for 2014 6th round pick (181st overall, Alfred Blue). The overall result favors Houston Texans over Las Vegas Raiders.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired Jeff Maehl from Houston Texans for Nate Menkin. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2013 6th round pick (184th overall, Mychal Rivera) and 2013 7th round pick (233rd overall, David Bass) from Houston Texans for 2013 6th round pick (176th overall, David Quessenberry). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Los Angeles Rams acquired 2013 5th round pick (160th overall, Zac Stacy) from Houston Texans for 2013 6th round pick (184th overall subsequently traded, Mychal Rivera) and 2013 6th round pick (198th overall, Chris Jones). The overall result favors Los Angeles/Cleveland/St. Louis Rams over Los Angeles Rams.
Chicago Bears acquired Sherrick McManis from Houston Texans for Tyler Clutts. Chicago Bears received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Chicago Bears Win verdict.
Tampa Bay traded picks 68 and 126 to Houston for picks 58 and 233, then used No. 58 on Lavonte David. David became one of the defining defenders in Buccaneers history, earning All-Pro recognition and helping anchor the Super Bowl LV championship defense. Houston received DeVier Posey and Jared Crick, with Crick developing into a useful starter but neither approaching David's impact. The Buccaneers won the exchange by a wide margin.
Philadelphia acquired veteran linebacker DeMeco Ryans and pick No. 88, which became Nick Foles, while Houston received picks No. 76 and No. 99, becoming Brandon Brooks and Ben Jones. The hindsight returns are unusually strong on both sides. Ryans stabilized the Eagles' defense and Foles became a Super Bowl MVP later in his Philadelphia career; Brooks and Jones developed into high-level, long-lasting NFL offensive linemen.
Washington sent picks No. 127, No. 144 and No. 152 to Houston for No. 105 and No. 178. Washington selected Roy Helu and Aldrick Robinson, receiving productive offensive seasons from both. Houston used its three picks on Roc Carmichael, Shiloh Keo and T.J. Yates. Yates' emergency quarterback work, including a playoff win as a rookie, gave the Texans meaningful value. Both sides built useful depth from the exchange.
Houston moved up to pick No. 60 for cornerback Brandon Harris, sending New England picks No. 73 and No. 138. The Patriots selected running back Stevan Ridley and tackle Marcus Cannon. Ridley produced a 1,200-yard rushing season and multiple productive years, while Cannon became a long-term offensive lineman and championship contributor. Harris never established a comparable role in Houston, making this one of New England's strongest move-down outcomes.
Kansas City moved up nine spots in the third round and selected tight end Tony Moeaki, who started 29 games in two healthy Chiefs seasons and caught 80 passes for 1,009 yards. Houston turned the return into Darryl Sharpton and Sherrick McManis, both useful depth pieces, but neither matched Moeaki’s immediate offensive role. Kansas City gets the narrow but clear edge.
Minnesota traded picks No. 62 and No. 93 to Houston for No. 51 and selected Toby Gerhart. Gerhart became a useful four-year backup behind Adrian Peterson, but Houston turned the acquired choices into a broader chain: No. 62 helped the Texans move up for Ben Tate, while No. 93 was traded for picks used on Darryl Sharpton and Sherrick McManis. Houston's deeper return wins narrowly.
Houston moved from No. 62 to No. 58 and selected running back Ben Tate, while New England received No. 62 and a fifth-rounder used on Brandon Spikes and Zoltan Mesko. Tate became a productive complement to Arian Foster and rushed for 1,992 yards in three Texans seasons. Spikes started regularly and Mesko handled punting duties for three years, giving New England a slightly broader return.
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Los Angeles Chargers acquired Travis Johnson from Houston Texans for 2010 6th round pick (197th overall, Trindon Holliday). Los Angeles Chargers received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Los Angeles Chargers Win verdict.
Minnesota Vikings acquired Sage Rosenfels from Houston Texans for 2009 4th round pick (122nd overall, Anthony Hill). The overall result favors Houston Texans over Minnesota Vikings.
Baltimore moved from No. 26 to No. 18 and selected Joe Flacco, while Houston received No. 26, No. 89 and No. 173 and drafted Duane Brown, Steve Slaton and Dominique Barber. Flacco became a long-term Ravens franchise quarterback and Super Bowl XLVII MVP. Brown became an elite Texans left tackle and Slaton delivered an outstanding rookie season. Both teams created franchise-changing value.
Denver Broncos received 2008 6th round pick (183rd overall, Spencer Larsen). Houston Texans received Chris Myers. The final review favors Houston Texans because that return produced stronger practical football value.
New Orleans traded picks 123 and 163 to Houston to move up to No. 107 for running back Antonio Pittman. Pittman did not survive final cuts, leaving the Saints with no regular-season return from the move. Houston used No. 123 on Fred Bennett, who started eight games and intercepted three passes as a rookie, giving the Texans the clear advantage.
Houston acquired quarterback Matt Schaub and moved from No. 8 to No. 10 in the 2007 draft, sending Atlanta second-round picks in 2007 and 2008. Schaub became the Texans' long-term starter, twice leading the NFL in passing categories and earning Pro Bowl recognition. Atlanta found an excellent guard in Justin Blalock, but first-rounder Jamaal Anderson disappointed, leaving Houston with the defining asset.
Green Bay swapped Samkon Gado for Vernand Morency after deciding Morency's one-cut style better fit its zone-running system. Morency rewarded the Packers with 421 rushing yards at 4.6 yards per carry in 2006 and remained part of the backfield in 2007. Gado gave Houston useful depth but only 263 rushing yards across two seasons, leaving Green Bay with the better direct return.
Houston sent the 134th pick in the 2006 draft to Buffalo for veteran receiver Eric Moulds. Moulds gave the Texans one season, catching 57 passes for 557 yards and a touchdown. Buffalo used No. 134 on defensive tackle Kyle Williams, who spent 13 seasons with the Bills and reached six Pro Bowls. That enormous difference in longevity and impact makes Buffalo the clear winner.
New Orleans moved from pick 16 to 13 for tackle Jammal Brown, sending Houston a future third-rounder in addition to the lower first. Brown became a two-time Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro for the Saints. Houston selected Travis Johnson at 16 and later Eric Winston at 66; Winston became a durable starting tackle. Both clubs created substantial value, making the exchange unusually balanced in hindsight.
Houston paid second- and third-round picks for Phillip Buchanon, betting that the 2002 first-rounder would become a long-term starting corner. Instead, Buchanon started six games in 2005, played four more for Houston in 2006 and was released. Oakland turned one of the incoming picks into five-year starting linebacker Kirk Morrison and used the other in another draft-day exchange, making this a clear Raiders victory.
Jacksonville Jaguars acquired 2004 5th round pick (159th overall, Sean Bubin) from Houston Texans for 2004 6th round pick (175th overall, Jammal Lord), 2004 7th round pick (210th overall, Raheem Orr); 2004 6th round pick (175th overall, Jammal Lord); additional draft-pick details unavailable from source data. Jacksonville Jaguars received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Jacksonville Jaguars Win verdict.
Houston traded four picks to Tennessee for Nos. 27 and 159, using the first-rounder on edge rusher Jason Babin. Babin produced 13 sacks across three Texans seasons and was traded away in 2007, never matching the price Houston paid to move up. The fifth-rounder was later moved again. The aggressive investment failed to create the cornerstone pass rusher the expansion franchise sought.
Dallas acquired the rights to quarterback Drew Henson from Houston in March 2004, sending the Texans a 2005 third-round pick that became No. 73. Henson never developed into the Cowboys’ long-term answer, while Houston used the pick on running back Vernand Morency. Morency was not a star, but the Texans received tangible draft value for a player who never appeared for them, making Houston the winner.
Miami Dolphins acquired a conditional 2004 pick (not conveyed) from Houston Texans for Deon Dyer. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Indianapolis acquired the 138th pick in the 2003 draft from Houston and used it on Robert Mathis, sending the Texans a 2004 fourth-rounder that became safety Glenn Earl at No. 122. Mathis developed into one of the greatest pass rushers in Colts history, finishing with 123 career sacks and 52 forced fumbles. Houston received a short-term starter, creating an enormous value gap.
New England moved from pick 41 to 36 in the 2003 second round, sending Houston No. 41 and No. 75 for Nos. 36 and 117. The Patriots drafted Eugene Wilson at 36 and Dan Klecko at 117; Wilson became a starting defensive back on championship teams and Klecko provided useful depth. Houston selected Bennie Joppru and Seth Wand. The contrast in impact makes this a strong Patriots victory.
Oakland sent its 2004 second-round selection, later charged through the 2003 supplemental draft when Houston selected Tony Hollings, to the Texans for picks No. 83 and No. 262 in the 2003 draft. The Raiders used those selections on Sam Williams and Ryan Hoag. None of the three players became a major NFL contributor, leaving a modest exchange with little lasting value on either side.
New England Patriots acquired 2003 5th round pick (154th overall subsequently traded, Donnie Nickey) from Houston Texans for Greg Randall. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Atlanta received the 116th pick in the 2002 draft and used it on guard Martin Bibla, while expansion Houston accepted a future third-rounder that became quarterback Dave Ragone at No. 88 in 2003. Neither selection produced a major NFL return: Bibla started only two games, and Ragone made two starts. Houston gained the stronger draft slot, but the on-field outcomes leave the deal essentially even.
Houston and Buffalo swapped Jay Foreman and Charlie Rogers shortly before the 2002 draft. Foreman immediately became a centerpiece of the expansion Texans’ defense, starting all 16 games in each of his first two Houston seasons and recording 143 combined tackles in 2002. Rogers gave Buffalo a full season of return work and scored on a kickoff return, but his Bills tenure lasted only that year. Houston received the more durable impact.
Los Angeles Rams acquired a conditional 2003 pick (not conveyed) from Houston Texans for Jacoby Shepherd. The overall result favors Houston Texans over Los Angeles Rams.
Washington Commanders acquired Danny Wuerffel from Houston Texans for Jerry DeLoach. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.