MarlinKlein

News: 1 day agoKlein caught his only target for 31 yards in Thursday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Spin: 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.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Klein was selected by the Texans in the second round of April's draft. He's an inexperienced, blocking tight end who posted an ugly 5.5 YPT and 57.6% catch rate in his collegiate career. Klein peaked with a 24-248-1 receiving line in 2025 and now joins a Texans' offense that already includes Dalton Schultz, Cade Stover and Foster Moreau at the tight end position. Klein may be Houston's tight end of the future, but he won't be on the fantasy radar as a rookie.