Texans lock up second-round OT Aireontae Ersery ahead of training camp

Aireontae Ersery is now signed, sealed and delivered as the newest signed member of the Houston Texans.According to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson, the Texans and their second-round offensive tackle have agreed to a four-year deal worth up $9.2 million.

As of now, the full guarantees of the contract have yet to be released.

With Ersery signed, the Texans have agreed to terms with all nine players of their rookie class ahead of Wednesday's start of training camp.

As the second of two second-round picks, Ersery's arrival is significant since multiple second-round picks remain unsigned heading into training camp because of contract details.

Earlier this offseason, the Texans made history by signing Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins to a four-year fully guaranteed deal worth $11.8 million, making him the first second-round pick in NFL history to have a fully guaranteed contract.

Since then, it's delayed a majority of second-round picks from reaching deals for weeks.Drafted 48th overall out of Minnesota, Ersery is expected to compete with both Blake Fisher and Cam Robinson for starting reps at either left or right tackle.

He had worked out on both sides of the trenches during OTAs and is expected to do the same through training camp until one player steps up to lock down one side of the offensive line.

#Texans second-round OT Aireontae Ersery has agreed to terms on his rookie contract, according to @AaronWilson_NFL pic.twitter.com/mrcKwccSoe Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL) July 19, 2025The third-team All-American in 2024 with the Golden Gophers, Ersery allowed only one sack and one quarterback hit last season.

He played mostly left tackle in college, playing seven snaps at right tackle and three at guard over his three seasons in Minneapolis.The biggest thing with Ersery is getting acclimated to learning what it takes to be a pro," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said last month.

"I see Ersery, hes steadily gotten better at the things off the field, of finding his routine, and also on the field, just seeing his footwork, his pad leverage, is getting better, its improving.While Ersery may or may not start in his rookie season, he's expected to be a long-term piece on the offensive line protecting Pro Bowl quarterback C.J.

Stroud.The Texans return to the Methodist Training Center for the start of training camp on Wednesday morning.

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