Marlin Klein
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Career Summary
Marlin Klein is a Houston Texans tight end and former Michigan captain.
Houston selected him in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Klein is from Cologne, Germany.
He began playing with the Cologne Crocodiles before moving to Georgia ahead of his junior year of high school. His parents are Marco Albers and Melanie Klein.
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High School
Klein attended Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Georgia.
He helped the team reach the NCISAA state-title game in 2021 and caught 22 passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns as a senior.
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College Career
Klein played at Michigan from 2022 through 2025.
He appeared in 36 games with 12 starts at tight end. His final season included 24 catches for 248 yards and a touchdown; he had 13 receptions for 108 yards in 2024.
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Path to the NFL
The Texans selected Klein 59th overall in 2026.
The pick added a Michigan tight end whom Houston highlighted for his physicality and ability to play multiple alignments.
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NFL Career
Klein began his NFL career with Houston in 2026.
The Texans' Week 1 statistics against Buffalo list one reception for 16 yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Klein was voted a Michigan team captain for 2025.
He earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten recognition that season, was Michigan's most improved offensive player in 2024 and received Academic All-Big Ten honors three times.
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Playing Style
Houston viewed Klein as a physical, versatile tight end.
Team analyst John Harris emphasized his willingness to engage edge defenders and his ability to line up in-line, at H-back or as a receiver.
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32435, 00-0041472, 9/17/2002, Marlin Klein, Marlin, Klein
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