2012 Walterfootball Mock Draft.

[Wolf6151]

Walterfootballs mock draft was posted and followed last year and I thought it might be interesting to do so again this year. Walterfootball's mocks and prospect evaluations are usually some of the best ones to follow. Here are the latest picks for the Texans that was updated on 12-15-11.

24. Peter Konz-C
56. Josh Chapman-NT
87. Robert Lester-S

IMO it's obvious that Walter hasn't kept up with Texans needs lately since I think it's clear to almost everyone that WR will be our 1st pick. I actually like the first 2 picks and wouldn't argue with them at all, but Lester in the 3rd seems a waste since Quin and Manning are playing so well together. I noted that Walter has Audie Cole-ILB going one pick later in the 3rd round at #88, I'd rather have Cole for depth at ILB than Lester for depth at FS. Opinions?

 

[beerlover]

Walterfootballs mock draft was posted and followed last year and I thought it might be interesting to do so again this year. Walterfootball's mocks and prospect evaluations are usually some of the best ones to follow. Here are the latest picks for the Texans that was updated on 12-15-11.

24. Peter Konz-C
56. Josh Chapman-NT
87. Robert Lester-S

IMO it's obvious that Walter hasn't kept up with Texans needs lately since I think it's clear to almost everyone that WR will be our 1st pick. I actually like the first 2 picks and wouldn't argue with them at all, but Lester in the 3rd seems a waste since Quin and Manning are playing so well together. I noted that Walter has Audie Cole-ILB going one pick later in the 3rd round at #88, I'd rather have Cole for depth at ILB than Lester for depth at FS. Opinions?

Chapman could very well be our first come April (my personal favorite @ the moment) Konz has not declared intentions (most Wisconsin OL stay in school). Audie is late 2nd early 3rd while Lester is a solid 3rd. If I could have all three of them right now I would take it, but that's awfully wishful thinking

 

[TimeKiller]

Yeah, I've read that one. He says the Glover Quin expirement hasn't worked out....lol.....really?!?! Come on dude. I mean it's one thing if you speak generally because you don't want to look foolish by picking someone out. It's another to pick out a guy who is having a helluva season and say he's playing like crap.

I'd much rather have Cole than this guy Lester.

 

[aussie_texan]

i have been keeping an eye on walter a lot and check his mocks each week.

i think for the last 4 if not 5 weeks his had the same three players which is really annoying especially since his reasoning for the lester pick is because "the quinn experiment isn't working" which i think couldn't be more wrong

 

[badboy]

He adjusts his first round only & that is occasionally. I think he has stretched himself pretty thin with the magnitude of his web site. I don't use his info as much as before.
I think Konz will be gone before our pick. If he were to come out the following season & we have the draft this time I think we will have, I would trade up in first to get Konz.

I cannot get into Chapman. WHen I watch he disappoints me.

Really like Lester and had him mocked very early as first round but our safety issue has been resolved for most part and I'd draft a later ound to support that area.

 

[Brandon420tx]

If we get a really late 1st round pick, I'm hoping for Dwight Jones (give T.J. Yates a buddy) or Kendall Wright baby woooo!!

I've been wanting Dwight Jones since watching TJ Yates' highlight reels last year, mostly because I got the impression Jones was building up Yates to look better than he was and it caught my interest. I was happy with what I saw in Yates and thought he'd be a great #2 in about 2 years, so you can't believe how thrilled I've been with his play so far, but I was always thinking, it'd be nice to get Dwight Jones here as well. He kinda reminds me of a second tier AJ tbh, with potential in the right system to become elite. *DingDingDingbringhimhere!*

Alot of places are calling him a *breakout* player this year, but I felt he was a standout performer last year too. So that's another plus

 

[nero THE zero]

Walterfootballs mock draft was posted and followed last year and I thought it might be interesting to do so again this year. Walterfootball's mocks and prospect evaluations are usually some of the best ones to follow. Here are the latest picks for the Texans that was updated on 12-15-11.

24. Peter Konz-C
56. Josh Chapman-NT
87. Robert Lester-S

IMO it's obvious that Walter hasn't kept up with Texans needs lately since I think it's clear to almost everyone that WR will be our 1st pick. I actually like the first 2 picks and wouldn't argue with them at all, but Lester in the 3rd seems a waste since Quin and Manning are playing so well together. I noted that Walter has Audie Cole-ILB going one pick later in the 3rd round at #88, I'd rather have Cole for depth at ILB than Lester for depth at FS. Opinions?

I see some of the same stuff from the guys who post in this forum. It's a matter of opinion, but I can't fathom how our first pick is not a WR or CB.

 

[digitalswim]

Yeah I am hoping there is decent WR value on the board when we pick. Kubiak has done a decent job of disguising our weakness in that dept. with heavy TE usage but we have absolutely nothing behind AJ. I don't care what the David Anderson and Jacoby Jones apologists have to say on the matter either. The only props I have for them concerns their down field blocking which is usually pretty solid.

 

[Wolf6151]

Walter updated his mock today, 12-22-11, and made one change to the Texans picks.

1. Peter Konz-C
2. Josh Chapman-NT
3. Tommy Streeter-WR

Streeter is a Junior WR from Miami who's tall with good speed, tons of athletic talent and potential but only 1 yr. of actual playing time. If he had stayed in school he'd most likely be a 1st round pick in the 2013 draft but he's coming out early. After the Combine I think Streeter goes in the 2nd round. If our draft went like this I'd be happy.

 

[beerlover]

Walter updated his mock today, 12-22-11, and made one change to the Texans picks.

1. Peter Konz-C
2. Josh Chapman-NT
3. Tommy Streeter-WR

Streeter is a Junior WR from Miami who's tall with good speed, tons of athletic talent and potential but only 1 yr. of actual playing time. If he had stayed in school he'd most likely be a 1st round pick in the 2013 draft but he's coming out early. After the Combine I think Streeter goes in the 2nd round. If our draft went like this I'd be happy.

Konz has a serious dislocated left ankle that may keep him out of the Rose Bowl against Oregon. He is a Junior and as of yet - heard nothing about him turning pro, so until he does I believe he will return to school. Maybe the Texans will look at him next year?

I just can't see how Chapman could slip to end of the 2nd rd. that would be a huge steal & type of run plugger Texans need to tie up multiple linemen.

I'll have to pass on Streeter with his limited playing experience. I would like someone more polished & ready to start.

 

[mussop]

I see some of the same stuff from the guys who post in this forum. It's a matter of opinion, but I can't fathom how our first pick is not a WR or CB.

Why? You can't approach the draft wight the thinking that you are just going to fill holes. Especially when your first pick is a late one. Who do you see available late in the first round at WR or CB that would come in and replace Jackson or Walter? Draft the best player available and then use FA to sign guys to reasonable contracts where needed. Detouring from this philosophy will only hurt us down the road.

 

[Insideop]

Walterfootball updated his mock again 12-26-11.

1 Peter Konz-C
2 Josh Chapman-NT
3 Marvin McNutt-WR

McNutt is the only change (was Streeter) but I don't think McNutt will be there late in the 3rd. Walterfootball themselves has him going in the 2nd, so I don't see how they have him going to us late in the 3rd. From what I've read/heard about McNutt he could be a very good pick up. If the draft turned out this way I'd be happy. Just don't think it will. The Combine/Pro-days will tell us a lot about these players, especially the WR's, and some of their draft positions could change dramatically come draft day.

 

[Wolf6151]

Walterfootball updated his mock again 12-26-11.

1 Peter Konz-C
2 Josh Chapman-NT
3 Marvin McNutt-WR

McNutt is the only change (was Streeter) but I don't think McNutt will be there late in the 3rd. Walterfootball themselves has him going in the 2nd, so I don't see how they have him going to us late in the 3rd. From what I've read/heard about McNutt he could be a very good pick up. If the draft turned out this way I'd be happy. Just don't think it will. The Combine/Pro-days will tell us a lot about these players, especially the WR's, and some of their draft positions could change dramatically come draft day.

Thanks for the update. I'd be thrilled if our draft went like this but like you I think it's highly doubtful that McNutt falls to the 3rd round. That's some pretty good talent right there, Walter seems to be a Texans fan.

 

[Insideop]

Walterfootball updated mock 12/29/11.

1. Kendall Wright, WR/KR, Baylor
2. Josh Chapman, NT, Alabama
3. Michael Brewster, C, Ohio State

Big changes from last week with the Texans now taking a WR in the 1st. I wonder if Kubes would pick a WR the size of Wright in the 1st? We do need a KR too so that would kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

 

[badboy]

He also has Brandon Washington (my guy) drafted before Kevin Zeitler. I don't think so Lucy.

 

[Wolf6151]

He also has Brandon Washington (my guy) drafted before Kevin Zeitler. I don't think so Lucy.

I'm not saying it will happen but I wouldn't be surprised if it did. Washington is a stud/beast at OG, very capable RT, and can play LT as well but not what you want at LT. He's very versatile and that versatility will be attractive to NFL teams. It would not surprise me if he went in the early/mid 2nd round.

 

[badboy]

I'm not saying it will happen but I wouldn't be surprised if it did. Washington is a stud/beast at OG, very capable RT, and can play LT as well but not what you want at LT. He's very versatile and that versatility will be attractive to NFL teams. It would not surprise me if he went in the early/mid 2nd round.

As Washington was moved to LT this season, I was not able to compare him to Zeitler who is a hoss. You are correct as I too see him moving up, drat. I'll have to take him off my mock.

 

[ObsiWan]

If we get a really late 1st round pick, I'm hoping for Dwight Jones (give T.J. Yates a buddy) or Kendall Wright baby woooo!!

I've been wanting Dwight Jones since watching TJ Yates' highlight reels last year, mostly because I got the impression Jones was building up Yates to look better than he was and it caught my interest. I was happy with what I saw in Yates and thought he'd be a great #2 in about 2 years, so you can't believe how thrilled I've been with his play so far, but I was always thinking, it'd be nice to get Dwight Jones here as well. He kinda reminds me of a second tier AJ tbh, with potential in the right system to become elite. *DingDingDingbringhimhere!*

Alot of places are calling him a *breakout* player this year, but I felt he was a standout performer last year too. So that's another plus

I'm with you here. Dwight Jones has hands, size, runs good routes, not elite speed but fast enough. I think he'd be an upgrade over our current Jones. Who knows, he may be available in round 2.

I know this, we can't keep drafting WRs late in the draft or hoping walk-ons will pan out.

 

[Wolf6151]

Walter updated his mock on 01-05-12 and added a 4th round.

1. Mohamed Sanu-WR, apparently the reports of him staying in school were wrong.
2. Josh Chapman-NT
3. Michael Brewster-C
4. Trevor Guyton-DE/DT

 

[Corrosion]

Walter updated his mock on 01-05-12 and added a 4th round.

1. Mohamed Sanu-WR, apparently the reports of him staying in school were wrong.
2. Josh Chapman-NT
3. Michael Brewster-C
4. Trevor Guyton-DE/DT

For a team that was fantastic defensively all year - #2 overall , #3 against the pass and #4 against the run sure seems a lot of these mock guy's want to upgrade the DT spot ..... I think S.Cody had a great year , his second consecutive.

 

[Wolf6151]

For a team that was fantastic defensively all year - #2 overall , #3 against the pass and #4 against the run sure seems a lot of these mock guy's want to upgrade the DT spot ..... I think S.Cody had a great year , his second consecutive.

I think they see Guyton as a depth DE since the only quality DE depth we have in Tim Jamison, and since Mitchell wasn't that good in his rotation at NT with Cody they're looking to replace him with a better NT. I think we only need the NT though since that would free up Mitchell to be DE depth. I also think Chapman has the potential to be a stud NT for our 1 gap system in a couple years. Also whatever it takes to get back into the 2nd round we should do it, I want Zeitler or Brandon Washington and Chapman in the 2nd round.

 

[otisbean]

We could definitely add depth to both lines. Im not convinced old Walt actually watched Texans games as for much of the season he was saying the GQ experiment was a failure. I thought GQ played very well, especially considering it was his first year as a safety.

I think this is the first year we can truly go BPA. I think we have to be a desirable destination for FAs as we are a team on the rise - if not at the door already. We should be able to fill needs through FA and take the most talented guys available at our slot. I kind of hope one of the teams with 2 second rounders falls in love with someone in our spot as we can add some picks ala the Pats

 

[AcresHomesTexan]

Not a fan of Walter's mock drafts, but I am a fan of Sanu. Has a low average per catch, but that has something to do with how they used and the average-at-best QB play.

 

[beerlover]

Walters is a very well ran, updated on regular basis, website for people who's passion is to follow all things NFL draft 24-7. They have several MODS if you will who post mock drafts & stamp thier names on them, some better than others. Yet I don't see why some people have to feel a negative bias towards the free service they provide? It's really the same thing as this board which is special because its well moderated, organized & great people come here to share their thoughts & ideas

 

[AcresHomesTexan]

Walters is a very well ran, updated on regular basis, website for people who's passion is to follow all things NFL draft 24-7. They have several MODS if you will who post mock drafts & stamp thier names on them, some better than others. Yet I don't see why some people have to feel a negative bias towards the free service they provide? It's really the same thing as this board which is special because its well moderated, organized & great people come here to share their thoughts & ideas

The site is professional and well ran, I literally think that their specific player analysis is not any better than some of you are who watch a lot of football and follow multiple draft sites.

 

[otisbean]

Walters is a very well ran, updated on regular basis, website for people who's passion is to follow all things NFL draft 24-7. They have several MODS if you will who post mock drafts & stamp thier names on them, some better than others. Yet I don't see why some people have to feel a negative bias towards the free service they provide? It's really the same thing as this board which is special because its well moderated, organized & great people come here to share their thoughts & ideas

I like his site and check it often. I just think he's a tad off regarding the Texans, but honestly, why would you follow the Texans closely if you're not a true fan? We haven't done much, yet.... That changes tonight. Go Texans!

 

[Corrosion]

Walters is a very well ran, updated on regular basis, website for people who's passion is to follow all things NFL draft 24-7. They have several MODS if you will who post mock drafts & stamp thier names on them, some better than others. Yet I don't see why some people have to feel a negative bias towards the free service they provide? It's really the same thing as this board which is special because its well moderated, organized & great people come here to share their thoughts & ideas

I wasnt praticularly complaining about Walter ..... Just making an observation.

 

[SAMURAITEXAN]

I am interested in 2012 WR prospects. Does anyone know about if Alshon Jeffery entering this year's draft or not?

 

[beerlover]

I am interested in 2012 WR prospects. Does anyone know about if Alshon Jeffery entering this year's draft or not?

South Carolina's record-setting receiver Alshon Jeffery is giving up his senior season for the NFL. Jeffery said Thursday he will enter the NFL draft this spring. He set the school record with 3,042 yards receiving over three seasons. He had 49 catches for 762 yards and eight touchdowns this season, capping the year as the Capital One Bowl MVP in the Gamecocks' 30-13 win over Nebraska. Jeffery had four catches for 148 yards against the Cornhuskers, including a 51-yard Hail Mary touchdown grab right before halftime. Jeffery was ejected from the game in the second half for fighting. His best year came in 2010 when he set single-season marks at South Carolina with 88 catches and 1,517 yards. - AP Sports

I've seen his stock sliding according to general opinion but I just don't see it. Still think he is a top 15 pick & Floyd probably 15-20 range.

 

[Insideop]

I've seen his stock sliding according to general opinion but I just don't see it. Still think he is a top 15 pick & Floyd probably 15-20 range.

Yep. We're gonna have to move up if we want either one of them. Best bet is Dwight Jones from N.C. or Wright from Baylor. Unless something happens at the Combine or their Pro-Days to change the order.

 

[Dutchrudder]

After seeing Mitchell have a big game against the Bengals, I'm less concerned about the NT position (assuming Wade stays). Shaun Cody has been playing well all year too. I think WR and OL are the way to go in the 1st and 2nd rounds. If Mario leaves in free agency, then I think we need to go OLB in the 3rd or 4th to get some more depth there.

 

[SAMURAITEXAN]

I've seen his stock sliding according to general opinion but I just don't see it. Still think he is a top 15 pick & Floyd probably 15-20 range.

Thank you for info BL. I would like to see many WR prospects available as possible for 2012 draft. After watching this year's games, I feel we are really in need to find #2 WR to solidified our O. I was thinking to fill this position by FA but, it may be too expensive to go this route. At the beginning of this year, I wanted NT more than anything but, seems to me we are good with Cody and Mitchell for now.

Right now, my priority by position will be WR, OG, ILB. To me, after AJ, #2,#3, and #4 are up for grabs next year and would like to see very competitive position battle. I don't know how we are going to keep our 2012 FAs but assuming we kept Dreessen at TE, we may be able to put Casey at Walter's position and save money. I like Walter and all but I feel Casey may able to replace him. I am also looking forward to seeing what Maehl and Jean can offer us next year. As you can tell, my head is spinning and more I think about our WR position, one thing is clear that we are in need of #2 WR. I don't know if I am seeing things right but this is how I see our WR position at the moment.

Go Texans!!!

 

[beerlover]

Thank you for info BL. I would like to see many WR prospects available as possible for 2012 draft. After watching this year's games, I feel we are really in need to find #2 WR to solidified our O. I was thinking to fill this position by FA but, it may be too expensive to go this route. At the beginning of this year, I wanted NT more than anything but, seems to me we are good with Cody and Mitchell for now.

Right now, my priority by position will be WR, OG, ILB. To me, after AJ, #2,#3, and #4 are up for grabs next year and would like to see very competitive position battle. I don't know how we are going to keep our 2012 FAs but assuming we kept Dreessen at TE, we may be able to put Casey at Walter's position and save money. I like Walter and all but I feel Casey may able to replace him. I am also looking forward to seeing what Maehl and Jean can offer us next year. As you can tell, my head is spinning and more I think about our WR position, one thing is clear that we are in need of #2 WR. I don't know if I am seeing things right but this is how I see our WR position at the moment.

Go Texans!!!

A combination of Kendall Wright in first & Jeff Fuller third would cover Texan need like a blanket.

 

[Dutchrudder]

A combination of Kendall Wright in first & Jeff Fuller third would cover Texan need like a blanket.

That would be great, but I think the Browns are going to get RG3 and Wright with their 1st round picks...

 

[beerlover]

That would be great, but I think the Browns are going to get RG3 and Wright with their 1st round picks...

Plus they selected Phil Taylor last year, he turned out to be pretty good, maybe change names to the Baylor Browns

 

[Dutchrudder]

Plus they selected Phil Taylor last year, he turned out to be pretty good, maybe change names to the Baylor Browns

I'd be OK with that if it helped them win.

The Browns HC is an offensive guy, so I expect them to spend a lot of picks fixing things on offense. RG3, KW, and a new RG/RT in the first two rounds would be stellar. The start to a perfect draft for the Browns would be RG3 (without trading up), Wright/Jeffrey/Floyd in the 1st, and Zebrie Sanders or Mike Adams in the 2nd, and Kevin Zeitler or Nate Potter in the 3rd. The two 4ths could be spent on a RB like Cyrus Grey (replace Hillis) and LB like Keenan Robinson (improve pass rush). Every one of those guys would likely be in the starting lineup next year, which says a lot about the Browns current roster...

 

[beerlover]

I'd be OK with that if it helped them win.

The Browns HC is an offensive guy, so I expect them to spend a lot of picks fixing things on offense. RG3, KW, and a new RG/RT in the first two rounds would be stellar. The start to a perfect draft for the Browns would be RG3 (without trading up), Wright/Jeffrey/Floyd in the 1st, and Zebrie Sanders or Mike Adams in the 2nd, and Kevin Zeitler or Nate Potter in the 3rd. The two 4ths could be spent on a RB like Cyrus Grey (replace Hillis) and LB like Keenan Robinson (improve pass rush). Every one of those guys would likely be in the starting lineup next year, which says a lot about the Browns current roster...

Sounds like your Brown GM material in this years group mock draft?

 

[Dutchrudder]

Sounds like your Brown GM material in this years group mock draft?

I did it last year, so I would be happy to have them again. I grew up in the Cleveland area, so the Browns are the only other team I actively follow. Texans/Browns was also the only game I attended in person this year, but I rooted for the Texans and wore my Watt jersey

 

[steelbtexan]

I've been keeping up with the Cowgirls and Chiefs.

Drafting for them would be easier than any other teams for me. Dibs LOL

Dutch I really like your plan for the Browns.

 

[aussie_texan]

Just updated:

Round 1: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
Round 2: Josh Chapman, NT, Alabama
Round 3: Robert Lester, S, Alabama
Round 4: Trevor Guyton, DE/DT, California

unsure over the safety pick. again he uses the point of quinn not playing well which i disagree.

pretty happy with the other picks though

 

[Rey]

Quinn has made some plays, no doubt....

But we should have someone challenging him for his position because we can get better there...No one we currently have is going to even challenge him for playing time, and if you're not a pro bowler or an all pro that's not how it should be...

GQ has been pretty good overall, but he has not been phenomenal....There I said it...

It's not a "must replace him situation", but some competition back there would help...

 

[Wolf6151]

Just updated:

Round 1: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
Round 2: Josh Chapman, NT, Alabama
Round 3: Robert Lester, S, Alabama
Round 4: Trevor Guyton, DE/DT, California

unsure over the safety pick. again he uses the point of quinn not playing well which i disagree.

pretty happy with the other picks though

If this were how our draft went down, I'd be happy. I'd like an O-lineman in their but those first 3 picks are pretty good ones.

 

[Insideop]

Just updated:

Round 1: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
Round 2: Josh Chapman, NT, Alabama
Round 3: Robert Lester, S, Alabama
Round 4: Trevor Guyton, DE/DT, California

unsure over the safety pick. again he uses the point of quinn not playing well which i disagree.

pretty happy with the other picks though

Considering how they have Jeffery rated a top 20 pick and then have the Texans picking him at #27, I'd be very happy with the draft if it fell this way. I just don't think Jeffery will last that long unless he has a bad Combine or something else comes out about him to make his stock fall.

As for the whole "Quinn experiment not working" thing, I'm not sure what Walter is seeing, but I don't think he is seeing the complete picture. Quinn has been a good SS for us this year and it's only his 1st year at the position. Will he ever get a lot of picks during a season? Probably not. Should we draft someone to give him competition and add depth to the team? Yes!

 

[aussie_texan]

Quinn has made some plays, no doubt....

But we should have someone challenging him for his position because we can get better there...No one we currently have is going to even challenge him for playing time, and if you're not a pro bowler or an all pro that's not how it should be...

GQ has been pretty good overall, but he has not been phenomenal....There I said it...

It's not a "must replace him situation", but some competition back there would help...

what about Nolan once he returns from injury and demps hasn't been bad this year. considering we have other needs like o-line which he didn't address in the first 4 picks i think we can pass on safety this year. unless someone big drops like barron to the late 2nd (which is VERY doubtful)

 

[Wolf6151]

Walter updated his mock draft 1-18 and made one change to the Texans picks.

1. Alshon Jeffery-WR
2. Josh Chapman-NT
3. Tommy Streeter-WR
4. Trevor Guyton-DE/DT

Walter previously had Robert Lester-FS going to us in the 3rd round. I like the new pick Tommy Streeter better. Streeter is young and raw but has tons of potential. He's tall, fast, great hands, very athletic, etc... he's got it all but only has 1 year of experience starting at Miami. He'd probably be 4th on the depth chart for us but I think he's worth the investment. He could be a stud WR in a couple years.

 

[Rey]

what about Nolan once he returns from injury and demps hasn't been bad this year. considering we have other needs like o-line which he didn't address in the first 4 picks i think we can pass on safety this year. unless someone big drops like barron to the late 2nd (which is VERY doubtful)

Like I said...

No one on the team is even going to challenge him for his position.

This draft should mostly be about value as we have the least amount of holes that we've ever had.

Therefore, if a safety falls to us in round whatever and we have them rated much higher than everyone else on the board...we should take them. I wouldn't avoid any position.

 

[Dutchrudder]

Walter updated his mock draft 1-18 and made one change to the Texans picks.

1. Alshon Jeffery-WR
2. Josh Chapman-NT
3. Tommy Streeter-WR
4. Trevor Guyton-DE/DT

Walter previously had Robert Lester-FS going to us in the 3rd round. I like the new pick Tommy Streeter better. Streeter is young and raw but has tons of potential. He's tall, fast, great hands, very athletic, etc... he's got it all but only has 1 year of experience starting at Miami. He'd probably be 4th on the depth chart for us but I think he's worth the investment. He could be a stud WR in a couple years.

I don't see the point of spending a 1st and 3rd on WRs. If we got Jeffery, I would prefer to address other needs in the 3rd and pickup a late round WR/PR/KR in the 5/6/7th. Get a LB in 3rd instead, we need some more depth there.

 

[steelbtexan]

Walter updated his mock draft 1-18 and made one change to the Texans picks.

1. Alshon Jeffery-WR
2. Josh Chapman-NT
3. Tommy Streeter-WR
4. Trevor Guyton-DE/DT

Walter previously had Robert Lester-FS going to us in the 3rd round. I like the new pick Tommy Streeter better. Streeter is young and raw but has tons of potential. He's tall, fast, great hands, very athletic, etc... he's got it all but only has 1 year of experience starting at Miami. He'd probably be 4th on the depth chart for us but I think he's worth the investment. He could be a stud WR in a couple years.

I would be estatic with this draft.

Jeffery and Chapman are 10 yr starters in the NFL. Streeter has the ability to be better than Jeffery. Guyton should fit in well with Wades defense.

 

[Wolf6151]

I don't see the point of spending a 1st and 3rd on WRs. If we got Jeffery, I would prefer to address other needs in the 3rd and pickup a late round WR/PR/KR in the 5/6/7th. Get a LB in 3rd instead, we need some more depth there.

I think Walters point is that we'd have the WR position solidified for years to come with great talent and depth. Streeter has great potential and all the ability to be a #1 in the NFL he just lacks the playing time. He's raw and will need some development but the investment is well worth the risk if you can get him in the 3rd, he'd be great value. Personally I don't think he's still available, I think he goes in the 2nd round based on his Combine and potential. I also think that AJ will have some say so in this decision. He goes back to Miami during the offseason and works out at the "U". I'm sure he knows Streeter and the Texans would be foolish not to at least ask his opinion of Streeter. Streeter could learn from the best.

 

[Wolf6151]

Walter updated his mock again on 01-25-12.

1. Alshon Jeffery-WR
2. Josh Chapman-NT
3. Stephen Hill-WR
4. Trevor Guyton-DE/DT

The only change is Stephen Hill-WR from Georgia Tech instead of Tommy Streeter. Anyone know anything about Stephen Hill? Anyone think it's possible that we take 2 WR's in the first 3 rounds?