US EditionTexans draft Michigan tight end, Germany native Marlin Klein in second round
- On Friday night, the Houston Texans selected Michigan tight end Marlin Klein with the 59th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- A native of Cologne, Germany, the 6-foot-6, 250-pound Klein attended Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School before joining the Wolverines, earning recognition on The Athletic's Freaks List for elite athleticism.
- ESPN's scouting report noted Klein is "raw but has upside thanks to his good frame and athletic tools," while highlighting his blocking ability: he can "square up, punch and move his feet" through contact.
- Klein becomes the fourth Michigan tight end drafted in four years, joining Colston Loveland, AJ Barner, and Luke Schoonmaker in the NFL. Zack Marshall, Hogan Hansen, and Deakon Tonielli now lead the Wolverines' tight end room.
- Texans officials view Klein as a developmental prospect who can contribute as a blocker and special teams player. As he transitions to Houston, Klein aims to translate his physical tools into increased production at the professional level.
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In the selection of new players for the best American football league in the world, Marlin Klein was hired by the Houston Texans. In the NFL, he wants to make a name for himself: »This is just the beginning«, the 23-year-old promises.
A German player is selected in the second round of the drafts and will play for the Houston Texans in the NFL in the future. "Today, the dream has become reality," says Klein after his personal coup.
German American football fans could soon see a fellow countryman in the NFL. The Houston Texans have already selected a 23-year-old Cologneer in the second round of the draft.
German American football fans could soon see a fellow countryman in the NFL. The Houston Texans have already selected a 23-year-old Cologneer in the second round of the draft.
The German NFL fans have a new compatriot to cheer on: Marlin Klein is sensationally drafted early. The 23-year-old will play for the Houston Texans in the future.
Actually, Marlin Klein was considered a candidate for later rounds in the NFL Draft. However, the new team of the German tight end is already established after round two.
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