OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
I'm going to do my final Mock Draft based on the Trade Hopkins. Some folks are not going to agree with this move, but in all reality it could prove to be a sound transaction for the Texans in both 2017 and 2018.
I believe Cleveland would have a ton of interest in Hopkins, since they would like to cut ties with Gordon, the Texans could have a lot of interest in the potential cap savings they would enjoy in 2017 / 2018 by not re-signing Hopkins and run with the picks they would gain in return. This would really pave the way for the team to start setting the foundation for the future.....once again unfortunately but with a better sense of direction.
Final 2017 Mock Draft
RD1-25-025: RT / Cam Robinson / Alabama / 6-6 @ 322 lbs.
RD2-01-033: LB / TJ Watt / Wisconsin / 6-4 @ 252 lbs. or LB / Tyus Bowser / 6-3 @ 247 lbs. **Can't lose with either**
RD2-25-052: SS / Josh Jones / North Carolina St / 6-1 @ 220 lbs.
RD3-25-089: RG / Nico Siragusa / SDSU / 6-4 @ 319 lbs.
RD4-01-108: WR / Noah Brown / Ohio St / 6-2 @ 222 lbs.
RD4-24-130: RB / Brian Hill / Wyoming / 6-1 @ 219 lbs.
RD4-36-142: OT / Julie'n Davenport / Bucknell / 6-7 @ 318 lbs.
RD5-25-169: OG / Jermaine Eluemunor / Texas A&M / 6-4 @ 332 lbs.
RD7-25-243: DL / Grover Stewart / Albany State / 6-4 @ 347 lbs.
I believe most of these players would be available in the projected slots and they appear to have good character. If there is someone to be changed, feel free to counter. There is no QB in this draft!!! I'm building a foundation that could set the table for Savage, Weeden, FA, UDFA, or a 2018 Rookie QB to succeed with....as soon as this and/or next season. If QB is the teams focus in 2018, the Texans would possibly have a Top 3 Cap figure to work with not to mention plenty of picks.
Projected 2018 Draft
RD1
RD3
RD3 (CLE)
RD3 (COMP)
RD4
RD4 (COMP)
RD5
RD5 (COMP)
RD6
RD7
RD7 (COMP)
I believe this projection of total picks would be correct but COMP Picks could wind up in any round. I've listed the COMP Pick locations as only a guess. As I mentioned above, getting a veteran or rookie QB shouldn't be a problem based on the available cap space and/or picks in the draft.
I believe Cleveland would have a ton of interest in Hopkins, since they would like to cut ties with Gordon, the Texans could have a lot of interest in the potential cap savings they would enjoy in 2017 / 2018 by not re-signing Hopkins and run with the picks they would gain in return. This would really pave the way for the team to start setting the foundation for the future.....once again unfortunately but with a better sense of direction.
Final 2017 Mock Draft
RD1-25-025: RT / Cam Robinson / Alabama / 6-6 @ 322 lbs.
RD2-01-033: LB / TJ Watt / Wisconsin / 6-4 @ 252 lbs. or LB / Tyus Bowser / 6-3 @ 247 lbs. **Can't lose with either**
RD2-25-052: SS / Josh Jones / North Carolina St / 6-1 @ 220 lbs.
RD3-25-089: RG / Nico Siragusa / SDSU / 6-4 @ 319 lbs.
RD4-01-108: WR / Noah Brown / Ohio St / 6-2 @ 222 lbs.
RD4-24-130: RB / Brian Hill / Wyoming / 6-1 @ 219 lbs.
RD4-36-142: OT / Julie'n Davenport / Bucknell / 6-7 @ 318 lbs.
RD5-25-169: OG / Jermaine Eluemunor / Texas A&M / 6-4 @ 332 lbs.
RD7-25-243: DL / Grover Stewart / Albany State / 6-4 @ 347 lbs.
I believe most of these players would be available in the projected slots and they appear to have good character. If there is someone to be changed, feel free to counter. There is no QB in this draft!!! I'm building a foundation that could set the table for Savage, Weeden, FA, UDFA, or a 2018 Rookie QB to succeed with....as soon as this and/or next season. If QB is the teams focus in 2018, the Texans would possibly have a Top 3 Cap figure to work with not to mention plenty of picks.
Projected 2018 Draft
RD1
RD3
RD3 (CLE)
RD3 (COMP)
RD4
RD4 (COMP)
RD5
RD5 (COMP)
RD6
RD7
RD7 (COMP)
I believe this projection of total picks would be correct but COMP Picks could wind up in any round. I've listed the COMP Pick locations as only a guess. As I mentioned above, getting a veteran or rookie QB shouldn't be a problem based on the available cap space and/or picks in the draft.
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