Henry To'oto'o

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		47	261	4.0	1
2025		17	95	2.5	0
2024		15	105	1.5	1
2023		15

Season	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT	PD	Grade
2025		17	95	2.5	0	—	C C Around average
2024		15	105	1.5	1	—	B- B- Top 38%
2023		15	61	0.0	0	—	D- D- Bottom 12%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the LB salary tier earns Henry To'oto'o a A- Contract Value Index. On a rookie scale deal worth $1.02M AAV over four years, To'oto'o is operating at a fraction of what a cornerstone linebacker commands—and his 2025 season output of 95 tackles and 2.5 sacks across 17 games validates that discount as legitimate value for Houston. Third-year players on minimum-level contracts represent some of the best efficiency in roster construction, provided they deliver functional production, and To'oto'o has cleared that bar despite his limited role; his recent flashes—a dominant tackle for loss and an 8-yard sack—demonstrate genuine competence when opportunities arrive. The prevailing media narrative, however, tempers enthusiasm: To'oto'o is being framed as a depth linebacker fighting to maintain his roster spot rather than a building block, with recent team activity including linebacker signings signaling Houston's willingness to reshape the position room. His standing faces near-term volatility entering the 2026 preseason, where an injury to a teammate creates a compressed window to prove his case and shake the expendability label. The CVI reflects the mathematical elegance of his deal—elite value on the salary sheet paired with realistic, below-star-tier production—making him a textbook example of smart roster efficiency, even if his on-field future in Houston remains genuinely uncertain.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Henry's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Henry To'oto'o is a third-year linebacker for the Houston Texans, carving out a reliable role as a volume tackler in their defensive scheme. Earning a B performance grade, he profiles as a developing starter with legitimate upside at just 25 years old. His trajectory — improving from a C- in 2023 to a B- in 2024 — reflects meaningful growth, though a slight dip to C+ this season warrants monitoring. The standout number in To'oto'o's profile is his tackles-per-game rate of 5.59, well above the NFL average of 2.19 and trending toward the elite threshold of 7.32. That production signals genuine instincts and field awareness, particularly in run defense and short-zone coverage. However, his sack rate of 0.15 per game sits right at the league average, and his TFL rate of 0.38 — though above the NFL norm of 0.27 — falls well short of elite pass rushers near 0.75, suggesting limited impact as a disruptor. His pass-defense rate of 0.24 per game slightly edges the NFL average of 0.18, hinting at modest coverage ability that could expand with experience. At 25 with three full seasons of game reps, To'oto'o has the developmental runway to sharpen his pass-rush skills and become a more complete linebacker. If he can push his TFL and sack numbers closer to elite range, a breakout as a true every-down starter is a realistic ceiling.

How Henry Compares at the Position

Henry To'oto'o ranks 70th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Henry between Kyzir White (B) just ahead and Cole Holcomb (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Henry To'oto'o enters 2026 as a depth linebacker competing for roster stability on the Houston Texans, with media perception reflecting his status as a role player rather than a franchise cornerstone. While a recent highlight-reel tackle-for-loss against Arizona demonstrates his ability to contribute in key moments, the broader narrative around the Texans' linebacker room suggests his job security remains uncertain heading into the offseason. Trade speculation and reports that his position could be in jeopardy after the draft indicate the organization may be exploring upgrades, a common signal for rotational defenders in their fourth year. To'oto'o's modest career statistics—4 sacks and 2 forced fumbles across three seasons—have not yet translated into Pro Bowl consideration or All-Pro recognition, limiting his leverage in contract discussions. His path forward depends on demonstrating consistent impact in 2026; without a breakout season, he risks becoming a journeyman backup rather than a long-term Texans contributor.