Houston moved from picks Nos. 174 and 259 to No. 167 and…
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 Received
- pick 2023 5th round pick (167th overall, Henry To'oTo'o)
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2023 5th round pick (174th overall, Warren McClendon )
- pick 2023 7th round pick (259th overall, Desjuan Johnson)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Houston acquired pick No. 167 from the Rams during the 2023 draft and selected linebacker Henry To'oTo'o. Los Angeles received picks 174 and 259, using them on offensive lineman Warren McClendon and defensive lineman Desjuan Johnson. The Texans consolidated two later selections to move up seven spots, while the Rams accepted additional volume at the back end of the draft.
Why Houston Gets the Edge
To'oTo'o developed into a dependable part of Houston's defense. Through the 2025 season he had appeared in 47 games and started 35, accumulating roughly 250 tackles. That level of sustained starting usage is an excellent outcome for a fifth-round pick. Houston gave up the final selection of the draft along with the small move-down difference, but it received a linebacker who became a regular rather than a short-term reserve.
How the Rams Built Value
Los Angeles also drafted well with the return. McClendon appeared in 36 games and made 15 starts through 2025, giving the Rams useful offensive-line depth and spot-starting ability. Johnson appeared in 27 games and recorded five sacks as a rotational defender. Two legitimate contributors from picks 174 and 259 make this a competitive trade and justify a solid grade for the Rams despite the lack of a single player matching To'oTo'o's starting volume.
Final Verdict
Houston receives a B+ and the win; Los Angeles earns a B-. To'oTo'o's multi-year starting role gives the Texans the strongest individual outcome, but the Rams' two-player return keeps the margin relatively narrow.