2017 record: 4-12
Crucial veteran additions: S Tyrann Mathieu, CB Aaron Colvin, G Zach Fulton, G Senio Kelemete, OL Seantrel Henderson
Crucial veteran losses: TE C.J. Fiedorowicz, S Marcus Gilchrist, LB Brian Cushing, OT Derek Newton
2018 draft class and grades
What improved?
The defense. The Texans ranked dead last in points allowed per game last season (27.2). Now, not only do they get back a healthy J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus, but the Texans add a potential difference maker to their secondary in Tyrann Mathieu.