beerlover
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Texans Mock Draft Post Senior Bowl
The defensive prospects seem muddled in the sense there are several prospects, not named Von Miller who have yet to distance themselves from their competition to be the top defensive player on Texans board.
However on offense there is a WR to compliment Andre Johnson, spread the workload & double teams off his back/legs to stay healthier & more productive helping the offense continue forward into elite company, thats Julio Jones.
I realize he is another Alabama finished product of Sabin but if used properly combining him to Andre bumps up the Texans WR group with any team in the NFL & maybe missing link from being more consistent entire 60 minute game? He could very well be the bpa on the board, instead of Texans reaching for priority need why not improve team with the best player available? He is listed @ 6040 211 lbs. I think he could shine in drills at the combine & solidify his value as a top 10 pick. He abused Patrick Peterson this season when Alabama met up with LSU.
Too much emphasis, I know in respect to first pick, so moving on to rest of my optimistic Texans Mock Draft (entertainment purposes only). Sticking with Phil just too big of need & he is an excellent prospect for Wade to develop. He has the core strength with rare combination of agility to be a legit run plugger in middle of a 3-4. A little work & polish needed of course, if teams & players can reach agreement early maybe Texans can address this need via free agency too? Cliff Matthews has the last name but not related to Bruce & Clay bloodlines still watching tape along with Barwin & Cushing gives the Texans some pop @ OLB. I see Sharpton moving inside with DeMeco along with another Free Agent acquisition to fill ILB position. Jalil Brown could be gone by early 4th. His footwork & back pedal looks very smooth to me, in other words I think he can cover in the NFL. Texans will be unable to match offers for Butler & must aquire a swing tackle to back up Winston or Brown. He has the core strength to play RT & wingspan/footwork to fill LT if needed. Love LeFeged, Rutgers prospects are tough well coached kids who are transition to the NFL well. Justin Trattou opened some eyes at the East West Shrine Game. Could be excellent rotational, special teams player, far more talented but same spirit as Bulman.
First Round: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama, 6040/211
Second Round: Phil Taylor, NG/NT, Baylor, 6040/320
Third Round: Cliff Matthews, DE/OLB, South Carolina, 6040/265
Fourth Round: Jalil Brown, CB, Colorado, 6000 201
Fifth Round: Jah Reid, OT, Central Florida. 6070 324
Sixth Round: Joe Lefeged, S/RET, Rutgers, 6010 205
Seventh Round: Justin Trattou, OLB, Florida, 6040 255