CBS Sports' Pete Prisco is already among the hated in the land of the Houston Texans for his outlandish takes on the roster.
His recent comments won't do him any favors entering the 2026 season.
The Texans have made it to the divisional round three times since the hiring of DeMeco Ryans. They've won at least 10 games each season, including tying a franchise record-best 12 last year. They've featured a top 10 defense and a 1,000-yard playmaker every year with Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud under center.
Not to mention, the Texans constantly hit on draft picks, including recent names like cornerback Kamari Lassiter, wide receiver Jayden Higgins and safety Calen Bullock.
So, where does Prisco have the Texans ranked after a promising draft that featured two major additions to the trenches?
Blessan or Stressan⁉️Pete Prisco with @CBSSports dropped his post draft NFL power rankings pic.twitter.com/RewKO408Iw
— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) April 28, 2026
No, not fifth, but fifteenth. And among AFC rosters, Prisco has Houston seventh among AFC teams, barely squeaking in as a playoff roster.
"They had a heck of a draft," Prisco said on CBS Tuesday morning. "We know what this team is all about this year. It's C.J. Stroud."
When asked if Stroud's play in Year 3 had anything to do with the rankings, Prisco didn't hold back.
"Yeah, I mean, look, do you believe in C.J. Stroud?" Prisco said.
Does @PriscoCBS have the Texans too low in his post-draft power rankings? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/toy0XIN4QM
Stroud must play better. No one will argue that his seven turnovers in the playoffs might have cost Houston a chance to land a trip to the Super Bowl, but there were more glaring issues long-term for Houston last season, including a still underwhelming offensive line and run game.
The hope is that both areas were addressed in the offseason. Houston put an emphasis on fixing the run blocking by extending Ed Ingram and signing run-heavy offensive linemen Braden Smith and Wyatt Teller. As for the position itself, Houston traded a fourth-round pick to Detroit to land David Montgomery, who totaled 32 touchdowns in three seasons with the Lions.
That alone should warrant a top 12 grade. Add in the defense that only got better with the addition of Kayden McDonald from Ohio State and no one should have the Texans ranked outside of the top 10.
Sorry Prisco for the comment section coming your way.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans: CBS Sports' Pete Prisco not sold on Houston after NFL Draft