Texans followers had been capable of have fun the staff’s first two picks of the 2023 draft: Ohio State College quarterback C.J. Stroud, and College of Alabama linebacker Will Anderson.

Houston Texans followers gathered on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023 for the Texans’ Draft Day Occasion. Texans followers watched because the staff made its choices for the 2023 NFL Draft. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans followers gathered on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023 for the Texans’ Draft Day Occasion. Texans followers watched because the staff made its choices for the 2023 NFL Draft. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans mascot Toro entertains the group. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Followers watch because the 2023 NFL Draft picks are introduced. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Followers watch because the 2023 NFL Draft picks are introduced. The Texans picked no. 2 choose QB C.J. Stroud. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Followers watch because the 2023 NFL Draft picks are introduced. The Texans picked no. 2 choose QB C.J. Stroud. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans followers gathered on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023 for the Texans’ Draft Day Occasion. Texans followers watched because the staff made its choices for the 2023 NFL Draft. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans followers gathered on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023 for the Texans’ Draft Day Occasion. Texans followers watched because the staff made its choices for the 2023 NFL Draft. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans followers gathered on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023 for the Texans’ Draft Day Occasion. Texans followers watched because the staff made its choices for the 2023 NFL Draft. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans followers gathered on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023 for the Texans’ Draft Day Occasion. Texans followers watched because the staff made its choices for the 2023 NFL Draft. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans followers gathered on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023 for the Texans’ Draft Day Occasion. Texans followers watched because the staff made its choices for the 2023 NFL Draft. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans followers gathered on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023 for the Texans’ Draft Day Occasion. Texans followers watched because the staff made its choices for the 2023 NFL Draft. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans followers gathered on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023 for the Texans’ Draft Day Occasion. Texans followers watched because the staff made its choices for the 2023 NFL Draft. (Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Houston Texans cheerleaders carry out on the Texans’ 2023 Draft Day celebration on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Houston Texans cheerleaders carry out on the Texans’ 2023 Draft Day celebration on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Houston Texans cheerleaders carry out on the Texans’ 2023 Draft Day celebration on the Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023.(Robert Salinas/Houston Public Media)

Texans followers had been capable of have fun the staff’s first two picks of the draft – Ohio State College quarterback C.J. Stroud, and College of Alabama linebacker Will Anderson – on the Texans’ annual Draft Occasion 2023.

The fan occasion was held at Miller Out of doors Theater in Hermann Park, and likewise held a rap live performance, that includes rappers Slim Thug, Lil KeKe, Bun B, and Paul Wall.

Followers had been particularly enthusiastic about their picks – Stroud at No. 2 after which buying and selling with Arizona to get the third total choose to get Anderson – and stated it might be a brand new starting for Texans.

“We’ve acquired a brand new coach, new id, and now these draft picks; I’m tremendous excited,” Texans fan Mike Correo stated. “It’s a brand new tradition and permits us to show the subsequent web page.”

Olivia McCarter is a season ticketholder, and stated she’s optimistic for the season.

“We acquired a QB, so hopefully that’ll carry us some offense, after which we acquired anyone coming off the road that’ll hopefully carry some sacks on the protection,” McCarter stated. “So hopefully we will make some motion this yr within the AFC.”

The draft continues Friday evening, and the Texans have 10 extra picks to go.

Rebecca Noel contributed to this report.