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Tracking Texans' top 30 visits ahead of 2025 NFL draft

Like most teams, the Houston Texans can host up to 30 prospects for official pre-draft visits before the 2025 NFL draft that aren’t in the Greater Houston area. These are called “top 30” visits or “30 visits.”

The team can use the visits to take a closer look at a top prospect, build out the scouting report on a lesser-known player, or help recruiting efforts on a potential undrafted free agent. More and more, the Texans are drafting or eventually signing players who visited Houston before the draft or met with the team during the NFL Scouting Combine.

In 2021, the Texans drafted five of the 30 players who visited. A year later, Houston drafted four more, including future All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. at No. 3 and nickel defender Jalen Pitre. In 2023, the Texans used both first-round picks on C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., who visited the franchise on the same weekend with two weeks remaining before on the clock. In 2024, Houston drafted four pre-draft visitors and signed another as an undrafted free agent.

Here’s a tracker of the Texans’ reported pre-draft visits in 2025:

Washington State WR Kyle Williams

Aug 31, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Williams (2) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Portland State Vikings in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina DL T.J. Sanders

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive tackle T.J. Sanders (90) celebrates a stop against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Texas WR Matthew Golden

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) motions after getting a first down during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7. at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Note: Because Golden grew up in the Greater Houston area, his visit does not count against the Texans’ top 30 prospects.

Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr.

Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. (76) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Texas WR Isaiah Bond

Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) makes a catch past Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) during the first half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Miami TE Elijah Arroyo

Nov 30, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end Elijah Arroyo (8) runs with the ball after a catch against Syracuse Orange defensive back Clarence Lewis (3) during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

William & Mary OT Charles Grant

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; William & Mary offensive lineman Grant Charles (OL16) answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Texas DL Alfred Collins

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) celebrates his touchdown run against Texas Longhorns in the fourth quarter of the Cotton Bowl Classic during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on January, 10, 2025.

Alabama OL Tyler Booker

Sep 23, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates as he leaves the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Mississippi 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Texas RB Jaydon Blue

Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) is brought down by the Oklahoma State Cowboys defense in the first quarter Dec. 2, 2023 of the Big 12 Conference Championship game at AT&T Stadium.

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Tracking Texans’ top 30 visits ahead of 2025 NFL draft

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