Texans, second-round pick Kayden McDonald agree to rookie contract

May 9, 2026Myles SimmonsPro Football Talk

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The Texans have taken care of an important piece of business on Saturday. Houston and second-round pick Kayden McDonald have agreed to his rookie contract, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. McDonald's fully guaranteed deal is worth just over $12.9 million. The No. 36 overall pick of the 2026 draft, McDonald was the last player remaining in the green room in Pittsburgh when he was selected on Day 2. McDonald was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2025.