The Houston Texans opted out of the first round of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night, trading their No. 25 pick to the New York Giants instead of selecting a top prospect. But Houston's haul will make them an early focus of Round 2 on Friday.

Adding Ashton Jeanty with their first pick gives new quarterback Geno Smith -- and old pal Pete Carroll, the new coach -- another win-now weapon. Still, can minority owner Tom Brady resist pounding the table for Sanders, an apparent understudy, if he's available in Round 2 or (gasp) Round 3? Geno is 34, remember.