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Ersery poised for Texans OL leap in 2026
14 Mar
Summary
- Second-year tackle Ersery aims for significant offensive line improvement.
- Veteran tackle Trent Brown sees his career trajectory mirrored in Ersery.
- Ersery finished his rookie season with a 58.9 PFF grade and 8 sacks allowed.
Aireontae Ersery, a second-year left tackle, is positioned to be a significant asset for the Houston Texans' offensive line as they head into the 2026 season. Ersery, who is 24 years old, showed promising signs during his rookie year, and with a full offseason for development, he is expected to enhance protection for quarterback C.J. Stroud and support the team's run game. Veteran tackle Trent Brown expressed confidence in Ersery, stating he sees similarities in their career paths and believes Ersery has unlimited potential.
Despite his potential, Ersery's rookie season performance indicated areas for growth. He recorded a PFF grade of 58.9, ranking 58th among tackles, and struggled with run blocking with a grade of 51.8. Additionally, Ersery incurred 11 penalties and allowed eight sacks, the most on the team. His individual progress in these areas will be vital for the overall success of the Texans' offense in the upcoming 2026 season.
