Ohio State's Kayden McDonald Breaks Down in Tears After Texans Draft Him
Summary
Kayden McDonald, a defensive lineman from Ohio State, was drafted by the Houston Texans as the 36th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He became emotional when his name was called and expressed gratitude for the opportunity.Key Facts
- Kayden McDonald was the last player left in the green room after the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round, 36th overall.
- McDonald cried when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called his name.
- He received All-American honors as a junior at Ohio State.
- Last season, McDonald had two forced fumbles, three sacks, nine tackles for loss, and 65 total tackles.
- The Texans had one of the best defenses in the NFL last season, with 47 sacks and top players like Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
- Houston recently gave Will Anderson Jr. a three-year, $150 million contract and signed Danielle Hunter to a large one-year deal.
- Analysts praise McDonald for his strong ability to stop running plays.
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