Updated depth chart following the Texans' signing of OT Cam Robinson
Welcome to the madness, Cam Robinson.
Following the signing of the veteran offensive tackle the Houston Texans have 73 players on their roster entering the upcoming NFL draft.
Some are veterans who have been locked in with the team for years. Others are newcomers looking to prove they belong in the starting lineup.
Then, there's Robinson, who previously spent seven seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars before being traded at the deadline to the Minnesota Vikings. In Houston, he'll take over for Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who was traded in a blockbuster move with the Washington Commanders built around four future draft picks.
Robinson isn't guaranteed to be the long-term answer for the Texans as C.J. Stroud's new blindside protector. He allowed seven sacks and gave up the sixth-most pressures among offensive tackles during his 11 games with the Vikings. For now, he's an upgrade over whatever the Texans have, including right tackle Tytus Howard, who could shift inside to right guard depending on the progression of second-round pick Blake Fisher.
Signing Robinson solves a small, but evident problem as Houston inches closer to being on the clocker. The draft still more than a month away, so here's an updated look at the team's (projected) depth chart after Robinson's signing.
Quarterback (3)
- QB1: C.J. Stroud
- QB2: Davis Mills
- QB2: Kedon Slovis
Mills returns as Stroud's backup. Expect the Texans to add a fourth-string quarterback following the draft to bring in for training camp.
Running back (5)
- RB1: Joe Mixon
- RB2: Dameon Pierce
- RB3: Dare Ogunbowale
- RB4: J.J. Taylor
- RB5: Jawhar Jordan
It's the Mixon show for another year. Houston could be interested in targeting a Day 3 running back for the long haul since Pierce, Taylor and Ogunbowale will all be free agents after the season.
Fullback (2)
FB1: Jakob Johnson
FB2: British Brooks
Johnson has special teams experience and a previous relationship with new Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley. There a legit chance for him to make the final 53-man roster.
Wide receiver (10)
- WR1: Nico Collins
- WR2: Christian Kirk
- WR3: John Metchie III
- WR4: Justin Watson
- WR5: Xavier Hutchinson
- WR6: Jared Wayne
- WR7: Xavier Johnson
- WR8: Johnny Johnson III
- ST: Braxton Berrios
- Injured Reserve: Tank Dell
With Dell missing most of the season, Houston needs at least one target in the draft to take pressure off Stroud. Kirk joining the fold should also mark the end of the short-lived Stefon Diggs era.
Tight end (4)
- TE1: Dalton Schultz
- TE2: Brevin Jordan
- TE3: Cade Stover
- TE4: Teagan Quitoriano
There's a chance for Jordan and Stover to pass up Schultz after a down season, but all three should be on the active roster. It wouldn't be surprising to see Houston take a flyer on one of the later-round tight ends for depth purposes.
Offensive Line (14)
- LT: Tytus Howard, Austin Declus
- LG: Laken Tomlinson, Nick Broeker, LaDarius Henderson
- C: Jarrett Patterson, Jerome Carvin
- RG: Tytus HowardORJuice Scruggs, Ed Ingram, Tremayne Anchrum Jr.
- RT: Blake FisherOR Tytus Howard, Zach Thomas, Jaylon Thomas
Robinson might be the best fit for left tackle entering the draft, but Houston best be walking out of the draft with at least two potential starters and a backup. Look for a new left guard, tackle and potential center to come during the seven rounds next month to be at training camp in August.
Defensive line (15)
- DE: Will Anderson Jr., Darrell Taylor, Dylan Horton, Kingsley Jonathan, Casey Toolhill
- DT: Sheldon Rankins, Mario Edwards Jr., Jayden Peevy
- DT: Tim Settle, Kurt Hinish, Tommy Togiai
- DE: Danielle Hunter, Denico Autry, Derek Barnett, Solomon Byrd
Maybe the Texans shore up the interior pass rush with an early-round pick, but they're set on the edge for years to come with nine different options, including three backups who could start for most teams.
Linebacker (6)
- LB1: Azeez Al-Shaair, Jamal Hill
- LB2: Christian Harris, Henry To'oTo'o
- ST: Nick Niemann, Jake Hansen
Maybe Houston added another linebacker on Day 3 to be a long-term plan as Harris enters a contract year. Al-Shaair and To'oTo'o should be good through 2026, while Niemann is taking over for Neville Hewitt as the star special teams player.
Cornerback (7)
- CB1: Derek Stingley Jr.
- CB2: Kamari Lassiter
- Slot: Jalen Pitre
- CB4: Ronald Darby
- ST: Tremon Smith
- Depth: Junior Gregory, D'Angelo Ross
After getting paid $90 million, Stingley is locked in for the long haul as Houston's top defensive player. If Lassiter and Pire improve off promising 2024 campaigns, the Texans might have the best defense in the league.
Safety (5)
S1: C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S2: Calen Bullock
Dime: Jimmie Ward
S4: Russ Yeast
ST: M.J. Stewart
Landing a talent in Gardner-Johnson to shore up the back end of the defense could be a game-changer in the playoffs. He's exactly the type of player that was missing once Pitre went out with a chest injury.
Special teams (3)
- K: Ka'imi Fairbairn
- P: Tommy Townsend
- LS: Tucker Addington
For the first time in 15 years, someone else besides Jon Weeks will be snapping a football. It truly is the end of an era.
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