There's ample excitement surrounding the Houston Texans' immediate future, as a trio of veteran Pro Bowlers headlined an impressive offseason haul. The franchise's long-term outlook spurs perhaps even more optimism.
ESPN unveiled its "under-25 talent" rankings for all 32 teams this week, and the Texans were "easily No. 1" on the list. The Detroit Lions seized the No. 2 spot, with the Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears rounding out the top five.
These rankings were based on a variety of factors, per ESPN. This includes:
- Number of starts and snaps played by players under 25 years old
- Quality of play of players under 25 years old, adjusted for age
- Contract value and length
- Relative importance of positions
- Draft value added in 2024 NFL draft
- Expected key starters and reserves under 25 years old
- Injuries and suspensions that will affect the availability of players under 25 years old
It's easy to see why the Texans snagged the No.