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The way I see this playing out, now that Texans have identified & secured their franchise QB, is to add foundation pieces around him as well play into strength of this draft class. Offensive tackle prospects are always out there but cream of the crop will go early as is always the case (Tunsil, Stanley, Decker, Conklin & Spriggs) anyone of those if available #22 would be a viable option. Now on to the DL class that is loaded & filling up a majority of first round slots. If Baylor DT/NT Billings is there @ #22 he should also get a hard look in Texans war room. Unfortunately I have a mid first round grade on him, he blew it out of the water running a sub 5 sec forty as well looked quick & fluid in drills, just don't see him there when Texans select. Which leads me to the third critical position that needs upgraded & that's WR. As of right now Corey Coleman grade is right where Texans pick, low 20's, fills need of vertical threat & complements DeAndre Hopkins. In my view he is exactly who Rick Smith & Bill O'Brian can realistically target & walk away happy with on draft day one.
Round One: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor 5-11 194 4.37 forty pro day
The second round might be a good time to grab value from DL class? By taking Coleman in first, a day one starter, Texans can draft a cornerstone on defense to keep building for the future. Many others here feel O'Brian will go back to Penn State & select Nose Tackle/3/4 DE Austin Johnson. However, just because talent pool in 2016 DL Draft Class is deep doesn't mean Austin is still on the board pick # 52. So as much as it will pain some, lol, exit stage left enter stage right the ascending disrupter Deion Jones, the new breed of versatile defensive burner so coveted in NFL. Gives Crennel flexiabiltiy to move around on the defense, nullifying other teams primary target like Gronk or Olsen to frustrate & disrupt with speed & athletic ability. He is that cover LB Texans don't have, a major defensive hole, something a lot of us recognize & seek lets hope his pro days numbers catch Texans attention 4.38 & 4.42 forty, lightening quick 20 4.26, 35 1/2 vertical & 18 reps of 225lbs.
Round Two: Deon Jones, OLB/SS, LSU 6-1 221 4.38 Forty Pro-Day
Third round, is where it gets really interesting but lets assume Texans strike gold with both these prospects in rounds one & two. Is there a OT worthy who could compete for starting position, maybe a Center or Guard? That question remains to be answered. While I like to upgrade outside this is not a deep class of ready to start prospects, better off targeting OG or Center but they have done this already via free agency to adequate level that targeting BPA @ position of need with ability to make immediate impact, best route to go in my humble opinion. So I'm identifying the return position, specifically return duties on punt returns & hoping for returns, pun intended on the level Seattle experienced last year with Tyler Lockett also taken in the 3rd rd. This player is also a duel threat to fit immediately into the defensive backfield rotation as well as return duties. A converted WR who took four punt returns to the house his senior season he is well coached, ascending in coverage skills as well and you can never have too many corners in the NFL.
Round Three: Cyrus Jones, DB/Returner, Alabama 5-10 197 4.49 forty @ Combine
Rounds four through six should all be best fits for team @ positions of need, that is BPA. It's a difficult barrier to overcome (understanding Texans are selecting late in every round) but you just need to stay disciplined & stick to a well constructed draft board. I sincerely hope Texans do not repeat last draft and unnecessarily move up to select a player they need prematurely (not a dig on McKinney or Strong) just that they need some sand in the pants, sit tight & let draft come to them. Now back to regularly scheduled mock drafting of developmental section day three.
Round Four: Issac Seumalo, OG/C, Oregon State, 6-4 303
Has starting Center potential, having started as a true freshman @ OSU & earning Honorable mention then 2nd team all Pac 12 his second even while playing through injury. He redshirted his 3rd season then returned for his fourth then opted to go pro having earned his degree. I thought he had one of the best combines of any OL man. His tape shows natural strength @ point of attack, strong quick lower trunk typical of Polynesian players. He is an upgrade over Ben Jones whom I liked and was happy the Texans drafted, but now its time to replace him since he's moved on.
Round Five: Fahn Cooper, OT, Ole Miss, 6-4 303
Back to back OL picks, why so late? Depends who is available in 1st & not crazy about depth of 2016 class so what we're left with are purely developmental swing tackles, long term projects but necessary to begin teaching & coaching in O'Brian system. Cooper is already like a journeyman tackle having started all 13 games as a freshman LT @ Bowling Green then transferring to College of DuPage before being a highly recruited JUCO transfer to Ole Miss where incidentally he filled in for Tunstil while he served his suspension in 2015 @ LT then kicking over to RT which is where I see his best fit is at least initially for the Texans. His pro-day is coming up March 28th hopefully he doesn't kill it, his combine numbers are just solid, 5.17 forty, 25" vertical & 19 reps.
Round Five: DJ Reader, NT, Clemson, 6-3 327
Sand in his pants & rocks in his head this could be a great fit, not just because he's ideal prototype in Crennel system, but because he has Vince Wilfork to teach this young man how to excel & become a true pro. He has type of off field issues that don't include assault, DUI or abusing women, he lacks focus & leadership in his life (personal issues) that need addressed so he can move on to become player he is capable of becoming and whole person free from distractions. He was dominant against Alabama vaunted OL in Championship game & flashed @ Senior Bowl bull rushing pocket even double teamed. Did not attend his Pro-day @ Clemson or the Combine. Boom or bust prospect but has tools Texans seek & Texans may have the answers he needs?
Round Six: Derek Watt, Slot TE, Wisconsin, 6-2 232 4.69 forty pro-day
Listed as a FB, lol, not invited to the Combine? One person who is not missing the boat is Bill O'Brian who attended Wisconsin Pro-Day March 9th bypassing Alabama Pro-Day that speaks volumes. Watt ran the 40 in 4.79 and 4.77 seconds. He had a 33 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-8 broad jump. He did the 20-yard short shuttle in 4.32 seconds and also performed 19 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. He would give Texans instant production from TE position being used more like a WR in the slot. You know he will exceed expectations & is my TE of choice.
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/J-J-Watt-takes-in-younger-brother-s-Pro-Day-6881796.php
Round One: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor 5-11 194 4.37 forty pro day
The second round might be a good time to grab value from DL class? By taking Coleman in first, a day one starter, Texans can draft a cornerstone on defense to keep building for the future. Many others here feel O'Brian will go back to Penn State & select Nose Tackle/3/4 DE Austin Johnson. However, just because talent pool in 2016 DL Draft Class is deep doesn't mean Austin is still on the board pick # 52. So as much as it will pain some, lol, exit stage left enter stage right the ascending disrupter Deion Jones, the new breed of versatile defensive burner so coveted in NFL. Gives Crennel flexiabiltiy to move around on the defense, nullifying other teams primary target like Gronk or Olsen to frustrate & disrupt with speed & athletic ability. He is that cover LB Texans don't have, a major defensive hole, something a lot of us recognize & seek lets hope his pro days numbers catch Texans attention 4.38 & 4.42 forty, lightening quick 20 4.26, 35 1/2 vertical & 18 reps of 225lbs.
Round Two: Deon Jones, OLB/SS, LSU 6-1 221 4.38 Forty Pro-Day
Third round, is where it gets really interesting but lets assume Texans strike gold with both these prospects in rounds one & two. Is there a OT worthy who could compete for starting position, maybe a Center or Guard? That question remains to be answered. While I like to upgrade outside this is not a deep class of ready to start prospects, better off targeting OG or Center but they have done this already via free agency to adequate level that targeting BPA @ position of need with ability to make immediate impact, best route to go in my humble opinion. So I'm identifying the return position, specifically return duties on punt returns & hoping for returns, pun intended on the level Seattle experienced last year with Tyler Lockett also taken in the 3rd rd. This player is also a duel threat to fit immediately into the defensive backfield rotation as well as return duties. A converted WR who took four punt returns to the house his senior season he is well coached, ascending in coverage skills as well and you can never have too many corners in the NFL.
Round Three: Cyrus Jones, DB/Returner, Alabama 5-10 197 4.49 forty @ Combine
Rounds four through six should all be best fits for team @ positions of need, that is BPA. It's a difficult barrier to overcome (understanding Texans are selecting late in every round) but you just need to stay disciplined & stick to a well constructed draft board. I sincerely hope Texans do not repeat last draft and unnecessarily move up to select a player they need prematurely (not a dig on McKinney or Strong) just that they need some sand in the pants, sit tight & let draft come to them. Now back to regularly scheduled mock drafting of developmental section day three.
Round Four: Issac Seumalo, OG/C, Oregon State, 6-4 303
Has starting Center potential, having started as a true freshman @ OSU & earning Honorable mention then 2nd team all Pac 12 his second even while playing through injury. He redshirted his 3rd season then returned for his fourth then opted to go pro having earned his degree. I thought he had one of the best combines of any OL man. His tape shows natural strength @ point of attack, strong quick lower trunk typical of Polynesian players. He is an upgrade over Ben Jones whom I liked and was happy the Texans drafted, but now its time to replace him since he's moved on.
Round Five: Fahn Cooper, OT, Ole Miss, 6-4 303
Back to back OL picks, why so late? Depends who is available in 1st & not crazy about depth of 2016 class so what we're left with are purely developmental swing tackles, long term projects but necessary to begin teaching & coaching in O'Brian system. Cooper is already like a journeyman tackle having started all 13 games as a freshman LT @ Bowling Green then transferring to College of DuPage before being a highly recruited JUCO transfer to Ole Miss where incidentally he filled in for Tunstil while he served his suspension in 2015 @ LT then kicking over to RT which is where I see his best fit is at least initially for the Texans. His pro-day is coming up March 28th hopefully he doesn't kill it, his combine numbers are just solid, 5.17 forty, 25" vertical & 19 reps.
Round Five: DJ Reader, NT, Clemson, 6-3 327
Sand in his pants & rocks in his head this could be a great fit, not just because he's ideal prototype in Crennel system, but because he has Vince Wilfork to teach this young man how to excel & become a true pro. He has type of off field issues that don't include assault, DUI or abusing women, he lacks focus & leadership in his life (personal issues) that need addressed so he can move on to become player he is capable of becoming and whole person free from distractions. He was dominant against Alabama vaunted OL in Championship game & flashed @ Senior Bowl bull rushing pocket even double teamed. Did not attend his Pro-day @ Clemson or the Combine. Boom or bust prospect but has tools Texans seek & Texans may have the answers he needs?
Round Six: Derek Watt, Slot TE, Wisconsin, 6-2 232 4.69 forty pro-day
Listed as a FB, lol, not invited to the Combine? One person who is not missing the boat is Bill O'Brian who attended Wisconsin Pro-Day March 9th bypassing Alabama Pro-Day that speaks volumes. Watt ran the 40 in 4.79 and 4.77 seconds. He had a 33 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-8 broad jump. He did the 20-yard short shuttle in 4.32 seconds and also performed 19 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. He would give Texans instant production from TE position being used more like a WR in the slot. You know he will exceed expectations & is my TE of choice.
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/J-J-Watt-takes-in-younger-brother-s-Pro-Day-6881796.php
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