Houston Texans Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · AFC South · DeMeco Ryans · Record 0-3
Updated · Week 4
The Houston Texans 2026 depth chart has C.J. Stroud at quarterback (backup: Davis Mills), David Montgomery as the lead running back, Nico Collins, Kayshon Boutte and Xavier Hutchinson at wide receiver and Dalton Schultz at tight end. The Texans are 0-3 in 2026 under head coach DeMeco Ryans. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of September 30, 2026.
Texans Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | C.J. Stroud | Davis Mills | — |
| RBRunning Back | David Montgomery | Woody Marks | Dare Ogunbowale |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Nico Collins | Jared Wayne | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Kayshon Boutte | — | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Xavier Hutchinson | Jaylin Noel | — |
| TETight End | Dalton Schultz | Foster Moreau | Cade Stover |
| LTLeft Tackle | Aireontae Ersery | Nate Thomas | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Keylan Rutledge | Febechi Nwaiwu | — |
| CCenter | Evan Brown | Jake Andrews | — |
| RGRight Guard | Ed Ingram | Wyatt Teller | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Trent Brown | Blake Fisher | — |
Texans Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | Will Anderson Jr. | Dominique Robinson | Chris Braswell |
| LDTLeft Defensive Tackle | Tommy Togiai | Logan Hall | — |
| RDTRight Defensive Tackle | Sheldon Rankins | Jaden Crumedy | — |
| RDERight Defensive End | Danielle Hunter | Jadeveon Clowney | Sabastian Harsh |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Jake Hansen | Aiden Fisher | — |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Azeez Al-Shaair | Wade Woodaz | Jamal Hill |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Derek Stingley Jr. | Jaylin Smith | Collin Wright |
| SSStrong Safety | Calen Bullock | — | — |
| FSFree Safety | Reed Blankenship | Kamari Ramsey | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Kamari Lassiter | Tremon Smith | — |
| NBNickel Back | Jalen Pitre | — | — |
Texans Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Ka'imi Fairbairn | — | — |
| PPunter | Kai Kroeger | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | Jaylin Noel | Tremon Smith | Woody Marks |
| PRPunt Returner | Jaylin Noel | Tremon Smith | — |
Texans 2026 Results
Record: 0-3.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Buffalo Bills | L 31-36 |
| Week 2 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 6-20 |
| Week 3 | at Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 |
Texans: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Houston went 11-5 in 2025 and reached the playoffs as the AFC's No. 5 seed. In the 2026 offseason the Texans released RB Joe Mixon and traded for David Montgomery, while adding OL Wyatt Teller and Braden Smith to rebuild the line in front of CJ Stroud.
2025 season: 11-5 · Wild Card.
Texans Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Texans starting quarterback in 2026?
C.J. Stroud is the Houston Texans QB1 on the depth chart updated September 30, 2026, with Davis Mills as the backup.
Who is the Texans starting running back?
David Montgomery is RB1, followed by Woody Marks.
Who are the Texans starting wide receivers?
The top three Texans receivers are Nico Collins, Kayshon Boutte and Xavier Hutchinson.
Who is the Texans starting tight end?
Dalton Schultz is the TE1 on the Houston Texans depth chart.
Who is the Texans kicker?
Ka'imi Fairbairn is the kicker and Kai Kroeger is the punter.
What is the Texans record in 2026?
The Houston Texans are 0-3 in the 2026 regular season under head coach DeMeco Ryans.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated September 30, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.