The Houston Texans have finally closed the book on the 2026 NFL Draft , bringing in a batch of eight new prospects into the mix, and addressing a fair amount of lingering roster needs in the process. But as the Texans' new rookie class comes into the fold, it means there's bound to be an additional batch of competition stirring up the mix for next season's roster that might inevitably uproot a couple of projected starters from those roles. In particular, there's two names on the Texans roster who stick out as ones who may have fallen down the depth chart from where they previously sat just a few day prior. And while a lot of time remains with offseason training and preseason before that lineup is fully shaken out, here's who to circle as early intriguing candidates to watch in those upcoming roster battles: Jake Andrews | C Dec 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans center Jake Andrews (60) in action during a play in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium.…