The Texans had arguably the best pass-rushing duo in the league last season in Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
Both earned All-Pro honors, and it’s safe to expect they’ll once again be among the league’s elite in 2026.
Most teams struggle to find even one high-level pass rusher. The Texans have one on each side, which makes life extremely difficult for opposing offenses.
Where Houston could look to improve is along the interior. They did bring back veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, an above-average
player, along with Naquan Jones, but there’s still room to strengthen that group.
Tommy Togiai stepped up in a big way last season, and it feels like he could develop into a real difference-maker moving forward.
The Texans also signed Logan Hall, a former second-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022. If there’s a coaching staff capable of unlocking his potential, it’s defensive coordinator Matt Burke and head coach DeMeco Ryans.
As it stands, Houston has a very strong defensive front overall, but they could still improve their depth. It wouldn’t be surprising to see them invest early in the draft at that position.
