List of Houston Texans first-round draft picks Player selections Player selections

| Year_ | Pick | Player_name | Position_ | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | David Carr | Quarterback | Fresno State |
| 2003 | 3 | Andre Johnson | Wide receiver | Miami (FL) |
| 2004 | 10 | Dunta Robinson | Cornerback | South Carolina |
| 2004 | 27 | Jason Babin | Defensive end | Western Michigan |
| 2005 | 16 | Travis Johnson | Defensive tackle | Florida State |
| 2006 | 1 | Mario Williams | Defensive end | North Carolina State |
| 2007 | 10 | Amobi Okoye | Defensive tackle | Louisville |
| 2008 | 26 | Duane Brown | Offensive tackle | Virginia Tech |
| 2009 | 15 | Brian Cushing | Outside linebacker | Southern California |
| 2010 | 20 | Kareem Jackson | Cornerback | Alabama |
| 2011 | 11 | J. J. Watt | Defensive end | Wisconsin |
| 2012 | 26 | Whitney Mercilus | Defensive end | Illinois |
| 2013 | 27 | DeAndre Hopkins | Wide receiver | Clemson |