3rd round Brandon Brooks, G,

[DerekLee1]

STRENGTHS Brooks possesses a massive wide body that is not at all sloppy; just a naturally big man. Is more agile than expected, and is effective staying engaged down the line on moving pockets or zone runs. Defensive linemen will actually search for other blockers to engage rather than trying to take on Brooks. He's strong enough to hold back a defensive end with one hand while watch for another rusher with his other hand. Brooks has some ability to hit linebackers at the second level, and then it is tough for those players to shed him even if he's not in perfect position.

WEAKNESSES Brooks has only adequate quickness out of his stance, and it takes him time to get in his pass set from a three-point stance. NFL defensive linemen might be able to jump gaps or do a swim move by him. Brooks relies on his bulk and quicker defenders can fall off his blocks. Brooks also stands around too much if not engaged in a block, and commonly seen watching the play instead of finding a man to hit.

[Playoffs]

Dan Shonka ‏ @Ourlads_Shonka Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
#BrandonBrooks, I tried to get him to the #Combine. Got him invited to the #Shrine game Gd pick #Houston

Good endorsement to have.


Gotta say I really like this pick!

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[rmartin65]

I love this pick. Earlier in the draft season I was a little hesitant about his size (and being projected in the second), but I really like the guy at this point in the draft. Day 1 starter IMO.

[Fili]

@NickScurfield
#Texans pick Miami (Ohio) G Brandon Brooks 76th overall in 3rd rd. Mike Mayock just called him a "massive, physical freak"

Wasn't invited to combine but ran a 4.98 40.

[EllisUnit]

i like the pick he is a really strong dude, will def help in the run game, passing game may be a liability with him, but hey Foster is our Ace.

[CretorFrigg]

He's over 350 lbs. He might have to lose some weight.

[Fili]

Originally Posted by CretorFrigg

He's over 350 lbs. He might have to lose some weight.

Runs a 4.98 40 though. Seems good enough.

[Thorn]

I like this pick more than the one before it.

[Yankee_In_TX]

Hmmm, does seem a bit large for our scheme....?

[GuerillaBlack]

Love the pick. Now change the thread title. This dude is a Texans.

[Corrosion]

Originally Posted by Yankee_In_TX

Hmmm, does seem a bit large for our scheme....?

Think of all those short yardage situations where they failed to convert ....

[Yankee_In_TX]

Originally Posted by Corrosion

Think of all those short yardage situations where they failed to convert ....

Duh - then we just have the halfback throw the.... Oh, never mind.

[NitroGSXR]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiUcb...eature=related

Kid looks to have poor footwork and balance but his strength more than well makes up for it. 349 lbs of muscle. This kid ain't fat.

[Vinny]

Originally Posted by CretorFrigg

He's over 350 lbs. He might have to lose some weight.

he looks pretty lean for a man that size if you watch him pancake a scout...he hates scouts!

Originally Posted by NitroGSXR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiUcb...eature=related

Kid looks to have poor footwork and balance but his strength more than well makes up for it. 349 lbs of muscle. This kid ain't fat.

[CloakNNNdagger]

Originally Posted by NitroGSXR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiUcb...eature=related

Kid looks to have poor footwork and balance but his strength more than well makes up for it. 349 lbs of muscle. This kid ain't fat.

In that clip, he looks like he was running with ca ca in his shorts.

[Corrosion]

I wonder if he can play both OG and OT? Definately has the size to play on the edge .... Dont know a whole lot about this guy.

[Playoffs]

Originally Posted by CloakNNNdagger

In that clip, he looks like he was running with ca ca in his shorts.

Is that a medical opinion???

Diagnosis: pantalones poopitus?

Originally Posted by Corrosion

I wonder if he can play both OG and OT? Definately has the size to play on the edge .... Dont know a whole lot about this guy.

Yes: #Texans 3rd-rd pick Brandon Brooks started 41 games at Miami (OH)- 15 at LG, 14 at LT, 12 at RG

[dc_txtech]

If Kubiak is right about this kid having the feet to play guard in a zone blocking scheme, he has the potential to be very very good.

And nobody likes scouts, gotta show that nasty streak. Loved this comment from the youtube clip.

Sweet he trucked a 150 pound white guy. Impressive for a 340 pound guard

[WolverineFan]

Originally Posted by Corrosion

I wonder if he can play both OG and OT? Definately has the size to play on the edge .... Dont know a whole lot about this guy.

Definitely an interior guy but he'll be a starter quite soon. Wouldn't be surprised to see him supplant Wade Smith in '13.

[Corrosion]

Originally Posted by Yankee_In_TX

Duh - then we just have the halfback throw the.... Oh, never mind.

Originally Posted by Playoffs

Yes: #Texans 3rd-rd pick Brandon Brooks started 41 games at Miami (OH)- 15 at LG, 14 at LT, 12 at RG

Just what I asked for in another thread ..... Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by Corrosion

As for what I'd like to see today , Give me a guy who can swing between OG/T , one of the following - DE , CB , WR.