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Kayden McDonald Is the Texans' Next Defensive Difference-Maker | Stroud's Contract-Year Challenge
Houston Texans rookie Kayden McDonald has all the tools to become one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 season. While much of the attention has gone elsewhere, McDonald enters the NFL as one of the youngest defensive linemen in his class with tremendous upside after making major strides under Matt Patricia at Michigan. Now, he'll continue his development under Texans defensive line coach Rod Wright, one of the NFL's premier developers of defensive talent.
John Hickman and special guest Jay Stephens of Locked On Buckeyes break down why McDonald's pass-rushing potential is being overlooked…
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