Klein should not be drafted in redraft leagues, as Dalton Schultz remains the No. 1 tight end in Houston and just signed an extension to keep him in that role through 2027. What Klein does have is long-term upside. His 9.04 Relative Athletic Score was borderline elite, and he comes from a Michigan system that just produced Colston Loveland. Klein's production profile is almost non-existent, but his athleticism makes him worth a Round 4 pick in rookie tight end premium drafts. This is a long-term prospect as Klein is relatively new to football.
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Texans' Marlin Klein: Consistent in second showing
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Klein caught three of four targets for 31 yards in Thursday night's 22-20 preseason loss to the Raiders.
Klein's second career preseason game was similar to his first, as the tight end accumulated exactly 31 receiving yards again. The second-round rookie was targeted three more times than against the Chargers, catching two more passes. Klein logged 31 total snaps, playing 33 percent of the Texans' offensive snaps as well as 35 percent of the special-teams volume as a blocker.
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Texans' Marlin Klein: Team-high 31 receiving yards in debut
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Klein caught his only target for 31 yards in Thursday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Chargers.
Klein's lone catch gained enough yards to lead the Texans in receiving yards as Houston's offense struggled to produce while the team's starters rested in the preseason opener. Houston drafted Klein 59th overall out of Michigan, and the rookie second-round pick is likely to begin his career in a backup role behind Dalton Schultz. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Klein was known more for his blocking than his receiving ability in college.
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Texans' Marlin Klein: Ready for training camp
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Klein has recovered from his hamstring strain and is all set for training camp, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Klein suffered a hamstring injury during the Texans' OTAs, but the second-round draft pick is back and ready to compete for a role in the team's tight end corps. Klein's primary competition for the No. 2 tight end spot is Foster Moreau and Brevin Jordan, but Cade Stover also has NFL playing experience that could give him the edge if the rookie does not sufficiently stand out in training camp or the preseason.
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Texans' Marlin Klein: Chosen by Houston
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The Texans selected Klein in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 59th overall.
Klein spent his entire three-year college career with Michigan, and in 2025 he was named as an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention after posting 24 catches for 248 yards and a touchdown. He has an athletic, 6-foot-6 frame that should help him develop as a capable blocker at the NFL level, but he'll need to work on his route running and pass-catching ability to earn the trust of QB C.J. Stroud in the passing game. Dalton Schultz (calf) will be the Texans' starting tight end next season, so Klein will compete with Cade Stover (knee) and Brevin Jordan (knee) for the backup job.
