NFL draft
HoustonCougars
The last 5 drafts, newest on the right. A draft year runs one behind its football season — the 2026 draft is the 2025 team.
Selections per draft
11 across 5 draftsCounted from zero, so the height of a point is its share of this team's best draft here.
Selections by position
11 across 2016–2020Color is the side of the ball; each segment is a position group. Offense 2 · Defense 9.
2016
2015 Tom Herman
3 selections
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- 1-24William Jackson III—No recruiting profile foundCornerback
- 6-39Elandon Roberts—No recruiting profile foundInside Linebacker
- 7-08Demarcus Ayers33-star recruitWide Receiver
2017
2016 Tom Herman, then Major Applewhite
3 selections
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- 2-15Tyus Bowser33-star recruitOutside Linebacker
- 4-20Howard Wilson22-star recruitCornerback
- 6-23Brandon Wilson—No recruiting profile foundCornerback
2018
2017 Major Applewhite
1 selection
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- 7-03Matthew Adams33-star recruitInside Linebacker
2019
2018 Major Applewhite
3 selections
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- 1-09Ed Oliver55-star recruitDefensive Tackle
- 4-27Isaiah Johnson33-star recruitCornerback
- 6-27Emeke Egbule22-star recruitOutside Linebacker
2020
2019 Dana Holgorsen
1 selection
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- 3-08Josh Jones33-star recruitOffensive Tackle
Stars are the player's recruiting rating, matched back to his high-school profile by athlete id — not a draft grade.