Over the past two offseasons, the Houston Texans have made upgrades to their wide receiver room.
They targeted University of Houston speed threat Tank Dell in Round 3 of the 2023 NFL draft. He eventually broke the Texans’ rookie receiving touchdown record and was on pace to total 1,200 yards before a season-ending leg injury sidelined him for the rest of the year.
Houston swung for the fences this offseason by acquiring four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills. Diggs, a six-time 1,000-yard receiver, has been arguably the league’s most consistent pass-catcher, totaling an NFL-leading 445 receptions since joining the Bills in 2020.
NFL fans everywhere were also introduced to Nico Collins, who enjoyed a record-setting year in 2023 as the go-to target for C.J. Stroud. Signed to a three-year extension this offseason, Collins hopes to be the next Andre Johnson or DeAndre Hopkins for Houston through 2027 and beyond.
ESPN’s Mike Clay has released his 2024 projections, including ranking every wide receiver room in the NFL. Where do the Texans’ pass-catchers rank among the rest of the league? Here’s a look:
DeMario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne, Ja’Lynn Polk, JuJu Smith-Schuster, K.J. Osborn
Ladd McConkey, Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, DJ Chark, Derius Davis
Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, Khalil Shakir, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mack Hollins
George Pickens, Van Jefferson, Roman Wilson, Calvin Austin III, Quez Watkins
Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, Tim Patrick, Josh Reynolds, Troy Franklin
Marvin Harrison Jr., Zay Jones, Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch, Zach Pascal
Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, Devontez Walker, Deonte Harty
Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Rondale Moore, KhaDarel Hodge, Ray-Ray McCloud
Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, Allen Robinson
Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown, Jamison Crowder
Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Antoine Green
Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman, David Bell
Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, Michael Gallup, Tre Tucker, Jalen Guyton
Diontae Johnson, Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette, Jonathan Mingo, David Moore
Christian Kirk, Brian Thomas Jr., Gabriel Davis, Devin Duvernay, Parker Washington
Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Trey Palmer, Jalen McMillan, Deven Thompkins
Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams, Malachi Corley, Xavier Gipson, Jason Brownlee
CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Jalen Tolbert, Kavontae Turpin, Ryan Flournoy
Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson
Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Trent Sherfield, Jalen Nailor
DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd, Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Parris Campbell, Ainias Smith, Johnny Wilson
Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham Jr., Malik Washington, Braxton Berrios
DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jake Bobo, Laviska Shenault Jr.
Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, Danny Gray
Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Noah Brown, John Metchie III