What happened: Houston Texans selected Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald at No. 36 in NFL Draft Round 2. McDonald's emotions poured out in a viral moment captured by SportsCenter. He reacted with visible excitement to joining Houston.
HQ·April 24, 2026 07:33 PM ET
Kayden McDonald emotional after Texans draft him at No. 36
Ohio State DT shows raw joy at Houston selection.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read
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