Adam Schefter reports that the Houston Texans have signed their second-round draft pick, Kayden McDonald, making him the first rookie signed from their draft class. The deal is a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $12,904,752. McDonald, a 21-year-old former Ohio State player, was a four-star recruit, earned Unanimous All-American honors in 2025, and recorded impressive stats during his college career. The Texans selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.



