Prospects Texans are considering in the first round (reported by ESPN)

[djohn2oo8]

Darren Lyn of ESPN Confidential reported that the texans are looking at (of course we already knew) Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews, but also Rey Meuiluga, Aaron Maybin, and Robert Ayers. He said that the Texans are going to be looking to fill gaps in the first two rounds.

[Texecutioner]

Originally Posted by djohn2oo8

Darren Lyn of ESPN Confidential reported that the texans are looking at (of course we already knew) Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews, but also Rey Meuiluga, Aaron Maybin, and Robert Ayers. He said that the Texans are going to be looking to fill gaps in the first two rounds.

Bring on Meuiluga. Best LB out of the bunch. I'd take Meuiluga over all of those guys. Maybin would be nice to have as well.

[prostock101]

Why are we not looking hard at this guy? Laurinaitis looks like the real deal. I see everyone slobbering over the USC bunch but why not him?

http://profootball.scout.com/2/858071.html

[Blake]

Ayers, really? No way... I would be disappointed.

[rmartin65]

No to Ayers, Cushing, and Matthews (at the 15). And I am not really a fan of Maualuga. Damn, I am in for a disappointment.

[DiehardChris]

Levitre would be great, especially if he fell to the 3rd.

[Texan4Ever]

I believe that we should go ahead and trade out of the 1st round completely and pickup more 2nd and 3rd round picks since we've been successful in finding better quality talented players not in the 1st round.

[ArlingtonTexan]

Originally Posted by prostock101

Why are we not looking hard at this guy? Laurinaitis looks like the real deal. I see everyone slobbering over the USC bunch but why not him?

http://profootball.scout.com/2/858071.html

The Texans have had him in for a visit. Who knows which of these guys the Texans really like?

Ohio State inside linebacker James Laurinaitis, whose well-known father wrestled under the name “Animal” with The Road Warriors’ championship tag team, has drawn heavy interest from NFL teams, according to Scout.com.

Laurinaitis has taken official visits with the New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

[texasguy346]

Originally Posted by Texan4Ever

I believe that we should go ahead and trade out of the 1st round completely and pickup more 2nd and 3rd round picks since we've been successful in finding better quality talented players not in the 1st round.

I'm thinking we trade back with the Eagles. I'm guessing they'll take Moreno or perhaps Jenkins.

[TimeKiller]

Even Maybin I could handle but Ayers? C'mon that's a 2nd round DE who soared up in the last month, I'd rather take Michael Johnson at 15 than Ayers. Laurianitis was a top 10 pick supposedly last year so I'd be happy with that selection too.

[Thorn]

Originally Posted by Texan4Ever

I believe that we should go ahead and trade out of the 1st round completely and pickup more 2nd and 3rd round picks since we've been successful in finding better quality talented players not in the 1st round.

Unless a outrageously talented shut down corner or safety falls to us at the 15th spot, I agree.

[PapaL]

Just say no to Michael Johnson at 15.

[Wolf6151]

Originally Posted by Texan4Ever

I believe that we should go ahead and trade out of the 1st round completely and pickup more 2nd and 3rd round picks since we've been successful in finding better quality talented players not in the 1st round.

This makes the most sense and I agree completely. New England has three 2nd round picks if we trade #15 to them for #34 and #47, the trade point value works out almost perfectly. This would give them two 1st round picks and we'd then have three 2nd round picks. I'd love it.

[JayCee]

Mr 'X' from PFT has us taking Rey, over Orakpo - who falls to New England!

One of our sources like to do mock drafts. So instead of posting his mock draft and calling it the PFT mock draft and facing the brunt of the ridicule for it (been there, done that), we’ll credit this one to “Mr. X.”

Before you scoff, “Mr. X” makes his mock draft in consultation with multiple NFL scouts.

1. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford, quarterback, Georgia.

2. St. Louis Rams: Eugene Monroe, tackle, Virginia.

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Aaron Curry, linebacker, Wake Forest.

4. Seattle Seahawks: Jason Smith, tackle, Baylor.

5. Cleveland Browns: Michael Crabtree, receiver, Texas Tech.

6. Cincinnati Bengals: Andre Smith, tackle, Alabama.

7. Oakland Raiders: Darrius Heyward-Bey, receiver, Maryland.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeremy Maclin, receiver, Missouri.

9. Green Bay Packers: B.J. Raji, defensive tackle, Boston College.

10. San Francisco 49ers: Mark Sanchez, quarterback, USC.

11. Buffalo Bills: Michael Oher, tackle, Mississippi.

12. Denver Broncos: Peria Jerry, defensive tackle, Mississippi.

13. Washington Redskins: Everette Brown, defensive end, Florida State.

14. New Orleans Saints: Malcolm Jenkins, cornerback, Ohio State.

15. Houston Texans: Ray Maualuga, linebacker, USC.

16. San Diego Chargers: Knowshon Moreno, running back, Georgia.

17. New York Jets: Hakeem Nicks, receiver, North Carolina.

18. Denver Broncos (from Chicago Bears): Tyson Jackson, defensive end, LSU.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Freeman, quarterback, Kansas State.

20. Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys): Robert Ayers, defensive end, Tennessee.

21. Philadelphia Eagles: Chris Wells, running back, Ohio State.

22. Minnesota Vikings: Clay Mathews, linebacker, USC.

23. New England Patriots: Brian Orakpo, linebacker, Texas.

24. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Pettigrew, tight end, Oklahoma State.

25. Miami Dolphins: Brian Cushing, linebacker, USC.

26. Baltimore Ravens: Kenny Britt, receiver, Rutgers.

27. Indianapolis Colts: James Laurinaitis, linebacker, Ohio State.

28. Buffalo Bills (from Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina Panthers)): Alphonso Smith, cornerback, Wake Forest.

29. New York Giants: Donald Brown, running back, Connecticut.

30. Tennessee Titans: D.J. Moore, cornerback, Vanderbilt.

31. Arizona Cardinals: Aaron Maybin, defensive end, Penn State.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers: Evander Hood, defensive tackle, Missouri.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...-x-mock-draft/

[Ole Miss Texan]

Originally Posted by djohn2oo8

Darren Lyn of ESPN Confidential reported that the texans are looking at (of course we already knew) Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews, but also Rey Meuiluga, Aaron Maybin, and Robert Ayers. He said that the Texans are going to be looking to fill gaps in the first two rounds.

Maualuga... that's interesting. On this team he would be nothing more than our MLB which means Demeco would move to the outside. On passing downs, I can't see Rey staying on the field when we have Adibi, June and Demeco. So we draft a 2 down MLB at #15? i'm not buying it. We'd get much better value taking a MLB later if that's what we're looking for. Or... I'd rather move Diles inside as a backup to Demeco and us take an OLB.

Maybin... I'm very skeptical about all these similar type players. I'm no where near convinced he could be a 4-3 olb (MAYBe a 3-4 olb though but we don't run that). so i'm assuming he'd be situational pass rushing de for us? Anything short of a dwight freeney at #15 and i'd be dissappointed for such a play limited player.

I could actually get on board more with Ayers. I was a fan earlier of trading down and taking him in the 1st. With the signing of Antonio Smith, I don't feel DE is near the need it was. With that said, Ayers could develop into a great DE opposite Mario. if Smith moves inside on passing downs then ayers would come in. Start off as a situational pass rusher and come in to relieve smith on other downs... then develop into a full time DE? I'd like this better than a DE/OLB hybrid.

[threetoedpete]

Yeah didn't you get the word, Rey Maualuga is the second coming of Dick butkis. Able to leap tall buildings with a single bound....who knows maybe Demeecos ankle is chornic. They're not going to re up him they are going to dump him.

[Wolf]

Originally Posted by JayCee

Mr 'X' from PFT has us taking Rey, over Orakpo - who falls to New England!


http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...-x-mock-draft/

4 tackles in first 11 picks

[Spled]

No way Maybin will go 31. He'll probably be top 10.

[Vinny]

Personally I'd love to see Rey Maualuga on our team. He'd instantly add toughness, explosive hitting and attitude. I'd move DeMeco around and stick him in the middle on passing downs.

[WolverineFan]

I don't like the idea of drafting any of those guys at #15. If we traded back then I could deal with one of the OLB's. If we stay at #15 then the only guys I am looking at are CB Malcolm Jenkins & RB Chris Wells.