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[2026 NFL Draft/2-36] Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Mr. Dominant, Apr 24, 2026.

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  1. El_Conquistador

    El_Conquistador King of the D&D, The Legend, #1 Ranking

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    Amazing pick — stopping the run is always the first order of business on defense. Great value at that second round slot.
     
    #21 El_Conquistador, Apr 24, 2026
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  2. HeyBudLetsParty

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    Willing to bet he was the most double teamed player on his team last year, imagine he’ll get a lot more one on one opportunities with our Dline
     
    #22 HeyBudLetsParty, Apr 24, 2026
  3. Mr. Dominant

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    Hope Texans can have a healthy and successsful season. Because… Rockets may not reach the playoffs in a while after we blow it all up this off season.
     
    #23 Mr. Dominant, Apr 24, 2026
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    Only way that happens is if they fire Ime and Stone
     
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    Here's Brugler's write-up on Kayden. He was DT #1 for him and others. We got real value with Kayden at #36 and seeing the emotion the kid exudes, you know he's going to be ultra motivated to prove he's a great player. That combination is exciting, but he'll also have some great vets to learn from and good coaching as well. I'm excited to see this young man succeed and to have him and Keylan fortify our trenches.

    NOTE: Kid was born in Texas!

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    #26 Shark44, Apr 25, 2026
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  7. Verbatim

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    Gots to say, 100%? Thats like, did it ever happen before?

    I do agree with this pick of course.

    Stop the run, run the ball well. That's the teams new motto.

    Then CJ will not feel as much heat and get back to form. We hope.
     
    #27 Verbatim, Apr 25, 2026
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    I was going to say something as well.. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 100% poll. Some one will ruin it, just to troll, but it’s cool to see! Love the pick!
     
    #28 houstonstime, Apr 25, 2026
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    I don’t think there’s any reason at all to hate the pick.
    The value is ridiculous, the talent is ridiculous and the position was a need.
    No red flags at all
     
    #29 cmoak1982, Apr 25, 2026
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    If he lives up to his game, which I don’t see any reason why he won’t, this erases any potential weakness the defense has. If he’s occupying 2 lineman every play then the LBs will be mostly clean of 2nd level blockers and vastly improve their run stopping ability. A run on 1st means 2nd and long almost every time. Good player, better man, only 21, A+
     
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    #31 tehG l i d e, Apr 25, 2026
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    Hold on, I got something in my eye
     
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    Feels like he's going end up being a special pick

     
    #34 tehG l i d e, Apr 25, 2026
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    Man Heyward still looks big as heck standing next to McDonald
     
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    https://halilsrealfootballtalk.com/...rior-defensive-linemen-of-the-2026-nfl-draft/
     
    #37 zeeshan2, Apr 25, 2026
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    Finally, what Ive been asking for, a legit DT!! With two DEs in WAJ and Hunter, the Texans should've been looking ro add a DT.
     
    #39 hlmbasketball, Apr 25, 2026
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