The Texans liked Aireontae Ersery so much, that they initially tried to trade up 20 spots in the 2nd round to get him.
From the Houston Chronicle:
Ersery ran 5.01 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine, one of the fastest times for an offensive lineman at the event earlier this year. He had the fourth-highest athleticism score among tackles who competed, and the fifth-highest score overall.
“I felt like I could have done better,” Ersery told reporters at his pro day. “I always think I can do better. Just chasing greatness.”
It’s why he was one of the top tackles in the draft, and why the Texans traded up 10 spots to get him last month.
The Texans, who brought Ersery in for a top-30 visit during the predraft process, liked him so much, they actually tried to trade up from No. 58 to No. 38 with the New England Patriots to get him, two sources with knowledge of Texans’ draft process told the Chronicle. As a projected late first-round, early second-round pick, the Texans’ front office thought there was a chance someone could take him early in the second round.
But the Patriots declined to take Houston’s offer of picks No. 58 and 79 and a third-rounder in 2026.
To the Texans’ surprise, though, Ersery slid a few more spots, and Houston later agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders for pick No. 48, while offering picks No. 58 and No. 99. They felt getting him at No. 48 was a steal.
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