Texans Select Athletic Michigan TE Marlin Klein at No. 59

The Houston Texans selected Michigan tight end Marlin Klein with the 59th overall pick. A former soccer player from Germany, Klein is considered one of the best athletes in the tight end class. Although injuries limited his 2025 production to 24-248-1, he ranked among the top tight ends in aDOT and receiving efficiency per route run. At 23, he is a raw prospect with significant physical upside.