2009 NFL Draft
| Round/Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | Brian Cushing | Linebacker | USC |
| 2/46 | Connor Barwin | Defensive end | Cincinnati |
| 3/77 | Antoine Caldwell | Center | Alabama |
| 4/112 | Glover Quin | Cornerback | New Mexico |
| 4/122 (from Minnesota) | Anthony Hill | Tight end | North Carolina State |
| 5/152 | James Casey | Tight end | Rice |
| 6/188 | Brice McCain | Cornerback | Utah |
| 7/223 | Troy Nolan | Safety | Arizona State |
The Texans had eight selections for the 2009 NFL Draft. The Texans received an additional fourth-round pick (selection 122 overall) in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for QB Sage Rosenfels.
The team signed undrafted Tennessee running back Arian Foster after the draft, and signed him to the practice squad, and he made his NFL debut mid-season. Foster would go on to win the NFL rushing title the following year.
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