Kayden McDonald already a huge success:

Got me fucking crying at work on a Saturday morning... ...

That’s pretty cool man. Congrats Kayden - you can tell that little dude thinks the world of you!

This is what it’s all about! 🥹

Come on man yall trying to have us all in tears

Congrats Kayden! That video with your nephew got me right in the feels years of pure family love and support finally paying off. Welcome to Houston, big man.

As Bill Raferty used to say "ONIONS!!" 🥹🥹🥹

Kayden McDonald has that ALL TIME GREAT vibe about him. Generational talent incoming for the Texans.

Tearing up on a Saturday morning making my kid french toast stix 🥹

@ESPNNFL God damn man. Instantly a huge Kayden McDonald fan 👏

I was so pissed when I heard that the Texans traded to one pick ahead of my Giants because he was my top priority for us and I knew they made the deal to grab Kayden. This is awesome stuff.

Kayden, you've demonstrated to him that dreams can become reality. Now show him how that happens so he can do the same. Let's get him on the Texans too. :)

I was already in this man's corner after the way he handled falling into the second round. He went from tears to hanging with the Texans fans in the crowd. That slide out of the first didn't matter to him anymore. Love to see it.

My favorite stories are the ones that worked for what they have. Not think it should just be given to them.

@KMac_DT this the greatest thing I seen all year. Go be great bro. #gobuckeyes and Welcome 2 H-Town. Be a great leader and example for your nephew.

@JeffNadu

What a moment! Kayden showing heart, talent & family first Already a huge win for Houston. Future star loading… Let’s go Texans!

Dude was supposed to be a Giant. Amazing move, Texans! 🔥👏

@judybattista I love this so much! You are a great person and role model for your family, and you are a great football player. This Buckeye fan appreciates you. My eyes are watering after this. ❤️🌰

Hate Ohio state. But this guy seems like a great dude all around.

@BDFITL 🥹

You gotta warn us when you post stuff like this!

@HoustonTexans little cuz needs to be at every home game throwing up the H's! 🤘#HtownMade📷

@ileph7 This is awesome

Some poor guard is going to die on the field isn't he?

Congratulations Kayden!! Been following you since your interview on Nightcap with Unc and Ocho!

This has to be an amazing feeling. As a fellow uncle, being a funcle is already a blessing, to be able to be a role model and positive influence for your nephews is the cherry on top!!! Love this for them 🫡🦾🥰

Little dude made eyes sweat.

Kayden McDonald already making noise 👀🔥 Big-time impact early — looks like a huge success in the making 💪🏈

Nephew talking like they grew up together 😭

We'll se this video pop up again after he gets drafted in a few years

Im really fucking missed Spytech passed on this kid he was right there.....SAME OLD FUCKING RAIDERS NEVER CHANGES

Immediate win and culture fit for Houston. Grabbing Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald (No. 36 overall after trading up) lands a massive, All-American run-stuffer and space-eater right into the NFL’s top defense — day-one impact player with Pro Bowl upside who already brings fire, emotion, and leadership. Texans D just got scarier. 🛡️

That's pure gold. 😭❤️ Little nephew reading that letter? Instant chills. Kayden McDonald already won the biggest game . family pride. Texans just got themselves a dawg with a heart.