Houston Texans Secure Graham Mertz on Active Roster for Rookie Season
HOUSTON, TX – In an exciting development for the Houston Texans, rookie quarterback Graham Mertz has officially earned a spot on the team’s 53-man active roster as they finalized their lineup ahead of the 2025 season. Selected in the sixth round (No. 197 overall) of this year’s NFL Draft, Mertz’s inclusion comes as no surprise following a standout performance during the preseason.
In the Texans’ recent preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, Mertz made a strong case for his roster spot, completing 14 of 16 passes for 145 yards and one touchdown, contributing to a convincing 26-7 victory. This impressive outing seems to have cemented Mertz’s position on the team as they prepare for the regular season.
Mertz began his collegiate career at Wisconsin before transferring to the University of Florida for the 2023 season, where he experienced a breakout year despite the team’s challenges. He achieved personal bests that season with 261 completions, 2,903 passing yards, and 20 touchdowns. Despite a promising return to Florida in 2024, Mertz’s season was cut short due to a serious injury, but he still recorded an impressive 164.1 passer rating over five games.
Now, alongside starter C.J. Stroud and fellow quarterback Davis Mills, Mertz is set to take on the challenges of the NFL. His development through college and impressive preseason performance has generated optimism among Texans fans.
With the regular season approaching, all eyes will be on Mertz as he looks to make a significant impact in his rookie year with the Houston Texans.
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