The Houston Texans have an interesting core of tight ends entering the 2019 NFL Draft, general manager Brian Gaine drafted Jordan Akins in the third round and Jordan Thomas in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Both players instantly upgraded the athleticism at the position, but they struggled to make an impact as they have worked on making the transition from college to the professional level.
Thomas had an impressive rookie season as a pass catcher as he finished with 20 receptions for 215 passing yards and an average of 10.8 receiving yards per reception.