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Texans sign fourth-round pick Febechi Nwaiwu to four-year contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:02 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Texans sign fourth-round pick Febechi Nwaiwu to four-year contract

Summary

The Houston Texans completed their 2026 draft class by signing offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu to a four-year, $5.4 million contract. Nwaiwu, a versatile player from Oklahoma, was selected in the fourth round and is expected to bring significant interior flexibility to the Texans' offensive line. Known for his 'walk-on mindset,' Nwaiwu excelled after initially joining North Texas as an unranked prospect. With his contract finalized, the Texans can now prepare for training camp without any rookie holdouts.

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•Nwaiwu was selected 106th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
•He has started in multiple positions, including right guard and center.
•Nwaiwu's signing completes the Texans' 2026 rookie class.
•He earned honors as an All-American in his final year at Oklahoma.
•Nwaiwu is expected to compete for rotational snaps early in his career.

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1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Texans Close Out The 2026 Draft Class With Signing Febechi Nwaiwu To A 4-Year Rookie Contract

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Houston finalizes its 2026 class by securing the versatile Oklahoma standout. Nwaiwu brings a relentless "walk-on mindset" and vital interior flexibility to DeMeco Ryans’ evolving offensive line.
— Yahoo Sports

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