The Top 11 Texans Heading into the 2025 Season
Who tops the list?
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Before we look at the 2025 list, let’s take a look back at last year’s top 11.
Dalton Schultz and Denico Autry were honorable mentions last year. Autry’s suspension ended the chance for him to have a massive impact. Schultz played poorly last season.
Heading into the season, I described Shaq Mason as steady, and well, he was steadily bad.
Joe Mixon was rated too low.
Tank Dell never got comfortable before he was injured.
Stroud ended up being too high on the list, but heading into last year, there were lofty expectations.
Players who dropped off the list include Shaq Mason, Azeez Al-Shaair, Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell, and Laremy Tunsil.
Now, the 2025 list of the Top 11 Texans.
11: Safety/Slot Cornerback Jalen Pitre
Pitre makes the list because he always felt like he was affecting the game when he was on the field. The Texans struggled to replace him after his injury. He didn’t cover well for the Texans last year. That was the black mark on his game. That must be better.
Pitre’s work around the line of scrimmage was splendid. He affected plenty of opposing run plays. He was the genesis of multiple turnovers forced last season. Pitre has to cover better. The investment in him in the offseason all but guarantees he will be on the field a ton.
10: Safety Calen Bullock
Bullock was one of the best rookies at safety last season. The Texans trusted him early and often before he settled into a starting spot. He hauled in five interceptions and probably should’ve had a couple more if not for drops. Bullock patrolled the back part of the defense well and isn’t a negative when he’s asked to come up and make a play.
There is still growth here. He’s not a finished product. Playing with some experienced defenders should accelerate his improvement. If Bullock limits the guesses, hauls in more passes, and tackles well, he will be a dangerous element of the defense.