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2025 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 21 · #197 overall

Graham Mertz Florida Draft

Graham Mertz was drafted No. 197 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Florida. Career totals post once the class takes the field.

Overall pick
#197
Round
6
Draft class
2025

The pick

How Graham Mertz came off the board in 2025.

Drafted by

Houston Texans

Rd 6, Pick 21 · #197 overall · AFC South

Full 2025 draft class (257 picks)
Position
Quarterback QB
College
Florida SEC at the draft
Hometown
Overland Park, KS
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

Career totals post once the class takes the field.

No regular-season career on record yet.

Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.

See the rest of the 2025 class

Around pick 197

Who came off the board on either side of Graham Mertz.

#195 Luke Newman G · CHI Michigan State #196 Ahmed Hassanein DE · DET Boise State #198 Warren Brinson DL · GB Georgia #199 Branson Taylor OL · LAC Pittsburgh

Florida in the 2025 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#103 Chimere Dike WR · TEN Florida · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl #140 Cam Jackson DT · CAR Florida #150 Jason Marshall CB · MIA Florida #152 Shemar James LB · DAL Florida #216 Jeremy Crawshaw P · DEN Florida #256 Trikweze Bridges SAF · LAC Florida

Other QB picks from Florida

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#22 Rex Grossman QB · CHI · 2003 Florida #25 Tim Tebow QB · DEN · 2010 Florida #4 Anthony Richardson QB · IND · 2023 Florida #99 Danny Wuerffel QB · NO · 1997 Florida #125 Jesse Palmer QB · NYG · 2001 Florida #64 Kyle Trask QB · TB · 2021 Florida

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Graham Mertz in the 2025 NFL Draft

Graham Mertz is a Quarterback out of Florida selected No. 197 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. Florida has produced 246 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Graham Mertz drafted?

Graham Mertz was selected No. 197 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2025/graham-mertz.

What college did Graham Mertz play for?

Graham Mertz played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.

How did Graham Mertz's NFL career turn out?

Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2025/graham-mertz.