
The Houston Texans are undoubtedly going with a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. What is beyond their control is which one they choose as the Carolina Panthers are picking No. 1 overall thanks to a trade with the Chicago Bears.
What remains to be revealed is how the Texans use their No. 12 overall pick — obtained via 2022 offseason trade with the Cleveland Browns — to complete their Round 1 activity. Do the Texans pair their quarterback with a receiver or get a dominant edge rusher to bring down the play of opposing quarterbacks?