Texans Select DT Kayden McDonald in Second Round

After a tense wait in the green room, defensive tackle Kayden McDonald was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Analysts praised the Texans for swiping significant value after he was linked to the Giants. Motivated by the draft-day snub, McDonald believes he is the best player in the class and intends to use his fall to the second round as fuel for his professional career.