Texans draft former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz

UF QB Graham Mertz the biggest surprise among 7 Gators drafted

GAINESVILLE — Quarterback Graham Mertz was one of the nation’s top quarterback recruits when he signed with Wisconsin, but a longshot to get drafted by the time he left Florida. The Houston Texans decided to give the 24-year-old an opportunity to prove himself, selecting him during the sixth round of the NFL draft with the No. 197 overall pick. After UF failed to produce a draft pick during the first three rounds for the first time since 2012 an…

Texans draft former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz

GREEN BAY, Wis (WKOW) -- Former Florida Gator and Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round at 197th overall in the 2025 NFL

"Graham Mertz before Quinn Ewers is insane" - NFL fans react as Texans draft Gators QB in round 6

The Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz heard his name called as the 197th pick in the 2025 NFL draft, ending the sixth round on a high note for the Houston Texans.

Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz selected in the NFL Draft

The Badgers' highest-rated quarterback recruit of all-time will play in the NFL after finishing his college career at Florida.

Texans Draft QB Graham Mertz At No. 197

The Texans have made another move up the draft board. Sending picks 216 and 241 to the Broncos, Houston has acquired No. 197 and used it on Florida quarterback Graham Mertz. Mertz’s college career began at Wisconsin in 2019. He did not start either of his two appearances that season, but for three years after that he operated as the Badgers’ QB1. That tenure was followed by a pair of seasons with the Gators, including a 2023 slate featuring a 20…