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Everyone: Texans exploring trading up
McClain: Not happening! Not happening! Not happening!

We shall see.

#1001 J.R., Apr 25, 2019

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here’s a shakeup at the top for our final Houston Texans Mock Draft Survey of 2019.

We combed the internet for the most prominent mock drafts, found 63 of them, and on 17 of those 63 (27%), Oklahoma offensive lineman Cody Ford was projected to be a Texan.

Some of those mocks had Houston trading up in the first round from their original spot at 23 to get the blocker.

For the last couple months, Washington State offensive lineman Andre Dillard had been the favorite to be a Texan, but in this final survey, he came in second to Ford. 14 of 63 (22.2%) mock drafts had Dillard coming to Houston, and like Ford, a handful of those mocks were with the Texans trading up in the draft.

Offensive lineman Greg Little from Ole Miss and LSU cornerback Greedy Williams were each mocked to Houston five times apiece (8%) to the Texans, and Kansas State offensive lineman Dalton Risner was projected to the Texans in four mocks.

In all, 52 of the 63 mocks (82.5%) had the Texans going with help up front for the offense.

Seven of the 63 mock drafts had Houston selecting a cornerback.
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#1002 Nimo, Apr 25, 2019
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I am under the impression that Watson could be ruined as a franchise QB without better OL help this year.

The Texans need to trade up to take one of the top 2 or 3 offensive tackles.

Tonight, will show how important it is to the Texans to keep Deshaun standing up in the pocket.

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Not buying the Texans moving up at all. Doesn’t make any sense to.

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Not buying the Texans moving up at all. Doesn’t make any sense to.
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It does make sense if they are confident the guy will be a franchise LT.

Keeping Watson upright is more important than Andrew Luck currently carving up our secondary.

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It does make sense if they are confident the guy will be a franchise LT.

Keeping Watson upright is more important than Andrew Luck currently carving up our secondary.
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They have to keep their draft capital in tact. Trading one of their 2s or even a 3 when there is an even larger CB need (imo) would be poor asset management.

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They have to keep their draft capital in tact. Trading one of their 2s or even a 3 when there is an even larger CB need (imo) would be poor asset management.
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The hit rate for Db's in the second round is drastically different then the hit rate for OL in the first round.

You would really have to screw the pooch to not get your franchise guy in the first round.

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The Houston Texans are in a precarious spot because they have quality core players on the roster, but they are dangerously low in talent and/or depth at offensive tackle and at cornerback. While we’re at it, they need more depth at wide receiver and running back to help fortify the offense’s explosiveness.

With all of that said, let’s take a look at what you need to know headed into the draft.

Needs

Offensive line: The Texans need at least one and maybe two tackles in this draft. The supply doesn’t match the demand for the left tackle spot so the Texans will need to consider any good tackle, right or left, when they get their shots. The Texans could also look for more competition at both guard and center in this draft.

Cornerback: Brien Boddy-Calhoun, Johnathan Joseph and Bradley Roby are all on one-year deals so there is a chance that all three will be gone next year – along with Aaron Colvin if he doesn’t get things figured out. The Texans may have to address cornerback more than once in this draft and keep firing into next year.

Running back: Lamar Miller has done fine, but he’s playing at a replaceable level and the Texans could look to add running back depth to compete with both Miller and D’Onta Foreman for carries. Foreman will be on a short leash this year and will need to show and prove or he could be gone after the year.

Wide receiver: Based upon the amount of private visits and the interest level the Texans have shown at the wide receiver position, it is obvious that position will be targeted. Will Fuller can’t stay on the field and KeKe Coutee’s soft tissue injury wouldn’t heal properly. The Texans will be looking for depth that could turn into a future starter, but it may not be until later in the draft.

Defensive line: There is a belief in league circles that Jadeveon Clowney could be on the trade block as you read this. If that is the case, the Texans will absolutely need to be prepared to look at depth/talent on the edge.

Round 1 targets

Andre Dillard, LT, Washington State: The most gifted left tackle in this draft will likely go way before the Texans pick and I don’t expect them to trade away their valuable picks to get their hands on him unless he drops far enough to where it may cost them a future third next year.

Greg Little, LT, Ole Miss: He’s solid and a multi-year starter in the difficult SEC West, but he’s below average in the running game and might be more of an early second round talent. The value of left tackle could push him up.

Kaleb McGary, RT, Washington: He check the traits boxes and the toughness that the Texans will covet under GM Brian Gaine and head coach Bill O’Brien. This might be a shade early for him, but there are teams who like his potential and toughness.

Dalton Risner, OL, Kansas St: Risner has played right tackle and center and should have no problem moving to guard if needed. Because Risner is so versatile and so consistent, he could find his way into the first. I’m higher on Risner than most.

Byron Murphy, CB, Washington: Murphy doesn’t have great length or speed (4.55 forty) so I struggle with whether or not to put him as a target for the Texans, but he’s ultra-competitive and has 20 passes defensed including 6 INTs in just 20 career games.

Greedy Williams, CB, LSU: He’s long and fast and has terrific ball skills, but he’s slender and he’s not the toughest tackler out there. Some teams worry that Greedy seemed to shut down the competitiveness late in the season.

Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple: He is a graduate transfer from Presbyterian who went to Temple for his last year and immediately was given a single digit number in the off-season representing the toughest players on the team. He’s a former championship wrestler with great strength and physicality but average speed. He fits the personality the Texans are looking for.

Lonnie Johnson, CB, Kentucky: If the Texans traded back, Johnson could be a target. He’s big, long and fast and showed the ability to get into the receiver’s face in press and choke them off at the snap. He struggled to find the football and gave up too many touchdowns over two years, but some defensive back coaches believe that is coachable and they see Johnson has a high upside talent. He’s got the traits that the Texans will typically covet at that position.
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Not buying the Texans moving up at all. Doesn’t make any sense to.
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If they move at all, I hope it is back.
Another pick in the second round would be golden for this team.

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Trading up would be a goofy move for this team. Way too many needs to fill and someone will fall I guarantee it. I seriously hope they’re keeping options open to elite talent at ALL positions. You literally can’t go wrong taking BPA, there’s only upside.

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I am under the impression that Watson could be ruined as a franchise QB without better OL help this year.

The Texans need to trade up to take one of the top 2 or 3 offensive tackles.

Tonight, will show how important it is to the Texans to keep Deshaun standing up in the pocket.
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There will be some excellent OL talent still available in the 2nd and 3rd rounds.
Remember, all the rookies will have to prove themselves in the bigtime.

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Bleacher report mock:

Andre Dillard, but then they say it may take a trade up to get him. Huh? He ain't falling that far.

Eric McCoy (ol) Texas am

Julian love (cb) notre Dame.

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I wish he wouldve said, "if Houston had a pick in either of the first 2 rounds, they probably wouldve came and got me earlier"
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