Williams is much better with the ball in his hands and can high point balls better than Johnston. His drops worry me, but that's a coaching, concentration issue. I'm higher on Bech than most. 3-89 for Bech
Bech is a blocking machine. Question is... what type of offense are we running? All depends on the OC....
How does this guy rank vs Kenyon when he was coming out of A&M? I recall alot of hype with Kenyon during the draft process.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-draft-options-pick-25-20045165.php Two areas the Texans could focus on, depending how free agency turns out in March, are receiver and offensive line. An early look at players they could target: Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State Houston got a good look at what could be a top offseason option at receiver when Egbuka won the national championship with the Buckeyes. The 22-year-old had six catches for 64 yards in the victory over Notre Dame, putting him over 1,000 yards receiving for the second time in his college career. Egbuka came to Ohio State as a five-star prospect in 2021, just one year after Stroud arrived as the same. Though he was never Stroud’s top option while they were teammates as NFL stars Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Chris Olave and Marvin Harrison Jr. presided over him. Even when Egbuka entered this season as the team’s top returning receiver, he still competed for targets with freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith, likely a top pick when eligible for the draft two years from now. However, that’s likely a positive for the Texans. Any receiver coming in would become Target No. 2 behind Nico Collins. Egbuka’s experience as a complimentary option would serve him better early in the NFL than college receivers used to quarterbacks looking their way every snap. Egbuka also fits Houston’s needs at receiver. He’s touted as an elite route runner, something Houston lost when Stefon Diggs went down with his torn right ACL in October. He also worked primarily out of the slot, where Diggs and Tank Dell ran the most routes for the Texans before their respective injuries. Egbuka’s production, traits and already built-in chemistry with Stroud make him a strong target for Houston’s first pick. Matthew Golden, Texas Xavier Restrepo, Miami Interior Offensive Line Tyler Booker, Alabama Booker is touted as the best pure guard in the class as he’s menacing at the point of attack and a brick wall when it comes to pass protection. Booker allowed just two sacks in his three seasons for the Crimson Tide and none in 13 games this season, according to PFF. Booker also allowed just 10 pressures this season while helping Alabama run for a combined 2,260 yards and 41 touchdowns. The 21-year-old fits Houston’s fixation for Alabama. The team has selected four players from the school in the last three drafts and it had six Crimson Tide players on its roster for part of this year. Coach DeMeco Ryans, an Alabama alum, likes knowing the background of the program his new players were coming from. Tate Ratledge, Georgia Booker could end up going before Houston picks at 25. Ratledge could be an option at their spot or later to fill their interior need. Ratledge gave up just two sacks in his three full seasons for the Bulldogs and just 18 pressures. His agility might need to improve to be as dominant against NFL pass rushers, but Ratledge should be a strong run blocker and contributor from Day 1 as a professional. The 23-year-old might slip due to some injuries in his college career. He missed four games this season with ankle and knee issues. He was expected to be the team’s starting right guard for the 2021 national championship team but was lost to a foot injury. The fifth-year senior is touted as the leader and communicator of Georgia’s formidable front. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State Jackson is another option that the Texans could look at if Booker is off the board. The 22-year-old was a three-year starter in Columbus and played a pivotal role for the team this year. Jackson played the majority of his career as a left guard. But when left tackles Josh Simmons and Zen Michalski were injured this year, Ohio State were forced to bump him outside. Jackson struggled in his first game, allowing two sacks and five pressures, but came into his own down the stretch. He gave up no sacks and just two pressures in the Buckeyes’ four playoff games. Jackson’s versatility could intrigue the Texans. His background should as well. Stroud has familiarity with the lineman as he started at left guard during the quarterback’s final collegiate season. Jackson also has familiarity with Houston as a former standout at Episcopal High School in Bellaire.
This would be a great draft. One thing I like about getting Chip is he’s seen a bunch of these guys up close. That’s something that always a bonus about College coaches going to the nfl. They all seem to draft well a couple of years after leaving college. My guess is they’ve had years to evaluate the talent first hand. Iirc Channing Crowder (Florida) said Saban drafted him based on one play he made while playing against him at LSU. Also, for all the knocks on Chip about his GM duties, rightfully so, he did draft well as a GM. Nelson Agholor, Jordan Hicks and Steve Rowe with his first three picks in 2015. They all won SB and were still in the league in 2024 iirc. That’s what you hope for when drafting. Guys who will make is more than 5years.
Kenyon is obviously a complete bust. I think Jackson is much more battle-tested and proven. I think he's going to be a very good NFL guard, but you never know.
He runs good routes, I dont think he's had drop issues. He's hard to tackle and a great blocker. A good fit in a WCO. I've got him at 3-89.
I understand... former TE so I expect good blocking. I was just surprised by arm length & hand size... not what I expected. Still think he would be a good get.... just lower
As an Ohio State fan, I didn't watch Kenyon at A&M. But Jackson has been a starter since his sophomore year at Ohio State. He was instrumental in Ohio State's national title run when he kicked out to left tackle after OSU's first round tackle Josh Simmons tore his ACL against Oregon (the first time). In the playoffs, over 120+ passing snaps, he allowed one pressure and zero sacks. He's got a mean streak, moves his man in the run game, and has fairly quick feet (as evidenced as his success in kicking out to tackle later in the season). He was a 5* recruit coming out of high school (not that that matters all that much).
