The Houston Texans may not have a rookie first-round pick on their roster for the 2025 NFL season, but it seems as if there's still been a handful of first-year players, notably on the offensive end, making a significant impact leading up to the year that could lead to some big early roles in this unit.

If Houston's top running back Joe Mixon starts season on non-football injury list he would have to miss first four games.

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans explains how difficult it is to make roster cuts this year, as Week 1 approaches