Smith lit up Saturday when he discussed Houston's first selection of the 2025 draft. The Texans now hope Higgins will light up NFL defenses on Sundays, pairing Pro Bowl wide reciever Nico Collins with a similarly big-bodied target. Higgins stands 6-foot-4. He snagged 15 touchdowns in 26 college games at Iowa State, adding 140 total catches.

The Texans will likely need to add a left tackle and at least one interior offensive lineman to compete for a starting job.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.