List RulesPlease only rank the players based on their time with the Texans
A list of the best Houston Texans of all time. Formed in 2002 in the aftermath of the Oilers leaving for Tennessee, the Texans are the newest NFL franchise. The team had some lean years during its early years, but that doesn't Houston has been devoid of great players. One of the best draft picks the Texans made was when they selected wide receiver Andre Johnson with the third overall pick in 2003. Johnson is the team's leader in almost every receiving category the Texans have and was for many years considered the most underrated receiver in football. Now that Johnson has finally gotten his due, he is considered not only a top wide receiver, but one of the greatest Houston Texans of all time.
In recent years, the Texans have had success drafting great players. Their defense has been shored up with the addition of players like 2012 Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt and Brian Cushing. Additionally, the Texans have had success drafting offensive linemen with left tackle Duane Brown considered one of the top linemen in the league. After struggling for much of its existence, recent Texans teams have had some of the best players in team history. In addition to the great players listed above, Arian Foster is considered one of the best running backs in the league and easily one of the greatest Texans of all time. The same goes for quarterback Matt Schaub, who the Texans took a chance on in 2007 and have been rewarded with the best quarterback in their brief history.
This list of the best Houston Texans of all time takes every player who has suited up for the team into consideration. If you think a player is missing from this list, feel free to add him. Vote or rerank the greatest Texans of all time according to who think should be considered the best Texans player ever.1
1,780232J. J. Watt
Defensive end2
1,293125DeAndre Hopkins
Wide receiver3
1,599204Andre Johnson
Wide receiver4
1,008342Arian Foster
Running back5
587211Johnathan Joseph
Cornerback6
723230Jadeveon Clowney
Defensive end7
772346Brian Cushing
Linebacker8
619268Duane Brown
Tackle9
398141Kareem Jackson
Cornerback, Defensive back10
578256Mario Williams
Outside Linebacker, Defensive end11
442211Owen Daniels
Tight end12
421199DeMeco Ryans
Linebacker13
428198Vince Wilfork
Defensive lineman14
281140Chris Myers
Offensive Lineman, Guard15
313106Will Fuller
16
318117A.J. Bouye
Cornerback17
344175Lamar Miller
Running back18
241137Antonio Smith
Defensive end19
17775Jacoby Jones
Return specialist, Wide receiver20
268168Vonta Leach
Fullback21
50917Deshaun Watson
22
20491Glover Quin
Cornerback, Safety23
18397Connor Barwin
Defensive end, Linebacker24
176105Dunta Robinson
Dimeback, Cornerback25
421332Matt Schaub
Quarterback