Texans selected Michigan TE Marlin Klein with the No. 59 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

25 April 2026

Klein began playing football in Germany before moving to the United States in high school. Because he was late to football, his numbers at Michigan aren’t much to write home about. Over Klein’s last two seasons, he caught 37 passes for 351 yards and one touchdown. He stands 6’6/248 and ran a 4.61-second 40 at the NFL Scouting Combine. Add in strong burst numbers and he left Indy with a 9.05 RAS. Klein is also a strong blocker despite his lack of reps. His receiving game needs work, but the athletic profile gives him a considerable ceiling. He will get to learn behind Dalton Schultz for a year before potentially taking over in 2027, when Schultz becomes a free agent.