OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
I know I had another mock tucked in with another post but this time, I used multiple sources and a simulator to come up with this early draft scenario. The simulator gave the Texans COMP Picks in, RD3 (1) and RD6 (2). Again, there are several scenarios that determine in which rounds COMP Picks will be awarded to teams. I still think the play of Simon could elevate one of the RD6 picks to RD5 and the fact that Aboushi was elevated to starter in Seattle and Don Jones (49's - 2 YRS @ 2.2M w/ 1M Guaranteed / IR) was lost in FA, could help the Texans land a 4th and final COMP Pick in RD7.
In this Mock, I'm using the simulator's draft position, projected COMP Picks and will add a RD7 COMP in the event the Texans are given one. I'm going heavy on offense early since the Texans defense should bounce back when their stars are back on the field for 2018. I'm going to draft some defense for depth plus ST's, but offense would be my first priority since protecting and giving Watson the best chance at success is my ultimate goal.
RD3-08: OT / Jamarco Jones / Ohio St / 6-8 @ 310 lbs / He could go LT or OG but he's had 2 seasons at LT, I'd just keep him there and get him prepared to start.
RD3-20: OC / Frank Ragnow / Arkansas / 6-5 @ 317 lbs / If he falls to this position, I'd seriously consider giving the guy a look at Center and entertain the though of which side Martin could handle as OG. Ragnow could also play OG but C could be his calling in the NFL.
RD3-C1: SS / Cole Reyes / North Dakota / 6-2 @ 215 lbs / He has the size, ability to cover and can hit...pretty much what a team looks for in a SS. I believe he suffered an injury this season, not debilitating or career threatening but an injury nonetheless. This may help the Texans if he were to fall and be available this late in RD3.
RD4-08: TE / Mike Gesicki / Penn St / 6-6 @ 252 lbs / Size...he has the right size for a TE but, he can block, runs smart routes and can catch. This could be a huge pick if he's still on the board.
RD6-08: OT / Bentley Spain / North Carolina / 6-6 @ 300 lbs / Another guy who has lined up as a starting LT. He could transition to RT and take a season to learn the position unless of course, he surprises the team with his work at LT. This team is in short supply of OT's and this is the only way to build depth.
RD6-C1: OG / Brendon Mahon / Penn St / 6-4 @ 315 lbs / A thick powerful crowd mover. I like the way he's been part of a good OL for Barkley and no doubt that his play will translate to the NFL. This is another pick that would be a big plus late in the draft.
**I'm making my list and checking it twice. OL is obviously a big priority to me.**
RD6-C2: WR / D.J. Chark / LSU / 6-2 @ 185 lbs / Whoops, he blew by me in the time it took to type this. Hell, this guy is so fast...he can hit the light switch ad be in bed before the room gets dark!!! He's a "top off the defense" specialist who possesses a set of hands. If he falls to this point in the draft it'll be b/c of his lack of targets and weight. But, pop the corks if he does b/c this guy could help make the receiving group lethal. I'd also be tempted to try him out at KR and/or PR to see if that speed could pay dividends. Dang-It...I'd start printing "Chark Attack" t-shirts right away. Put him back on KO's and when the ball is kicked, play the Jaws theme....hell, even if the majority of kick wouldn't be returnable, it would be cool from a marketing standpoint.
RD7-08: CB / Jaylon Dunlap / Illinois / 6-1 @ 190 lbs / Just a decent CB with some speed and skills that can be developed. He could be a good body for ST's until he's ready for playing time.
RD7-C1: LB / Jesse Aniebonam / Maryland / 6-3 @ 259 lbs / Another guy whose draft stock is probably going to take a hit due to injury. He's an OLB type who also played DE. I see him as a ST body until the defensive coaches can find out where he fits.
In this Mock, I'm using the simulator's draft position, projected COMP Picks and will add a RD7 COMP in the event the Texans are given one. I'm going heavy on offense early since the Texans defense should bounce back when their stars are back on the field for 2018. I'm going to draft some defense for depth plus ST's, but offense would be my first priority since protecting and giving Watson the best chance at success is my ultimate goal.
RD3-08: OT / Jamarco Jones / Ohio St / 6-8 @ 310 lbs / He could go LT or OG but he's had 2 seasons at LT, I'd just keep him there and get him prepared to start.
RD3-20: OC / Frank Ragnow / Arkansas / 6-5 @ 317 lbs / If he falls to this position, I'd seriously consider giving the guy a look at Center and entertain the though of which side Martin could handle as OG. Ragnow could also play OG but C could be his calling in the NFL.
RD3-C1: SS / Cole Reyes / North Dakota / 6-2 @ 215 lbs / He has the size, ability to cover and can hit...pretty much what a team looks for in a SS. I believe he suffered an injury this season, not debilitating or career threatening but an injury nonetheless. This may help the Texans if he were to fall and be available this late in RD3.
RD4-08: TE / Mike Gesicki / Penn St / 6-6 @ 252 lbs / Size...he has the right size for a TE but, he can block, runs smart routes and can catch. This could be a huge pick if he's still on the board.
RD6-08: OT / Bentley Spain / North Carolina / 6-6 @ 300 lbs / Another guy who has lined up as a starting LT. He could transition to RT and take a season to learn the position unless of course, he surprises the team with his work at LT. This team is in short supply of OT's and this is the only way to build depth.
RD6-C1: OG / Brendon Mahon / Penn St / 6-4 @ 315 lbs / A thick powerful crowd mover. I like the way he's been part of a good OL for Barkley and no doubt that his play will translate to the NFL. This is another pick that would be a big plus late in the draft.
**I'm making my list and checking it twice. OL is obviously a big priority to me.**
RD6-C2: WR / D.J. Chark / LSU / 6-2 @ 185 lbs / Whoops, he blew by me in the time it took to type this. Hell, this guy is so fast...he can hit the light switch ad be in bed before the room gets dark!!! He's a "top off the defense" specialist who possesses a set of hands. If he falls to this point in the draft it'll be b/c of his lack of targets and weight. But, pop the corks if he does b/c this guy could help make the receiving group lethal. I'd also be tempted to try him out at KR and/or PR to see if that speed could pay dividends. Dang-It...I'd start printing "Chark Attack" t-shirts right away. Put him back on KO's and when the ball is kicked, play the Jaws theme....hell, even if the majority of kick wouldn't be returnable, it would be cool from a marketing standpoint.
RD7-08: CB / Jaylon Dunlap / Illinois / 6-1 @ 190 lbs / Just a decent CB with some speed and skills that can be developed. He could be a good body for ST's until he's ready for playing time.
RD7-C1: LB / Jesse Aniebonam / Maryland / 6-3 @ 259 lbs / Another guy whose draft stock is probably going to take a hit due to injury. He's an OLB type who also played DE. I see him as a ST body until the defensive coaches can find out where he fits.
And, it's not like they don't need 4 new O-linemen. Just don't think the Texans will do it. My guess is they will draft 2, maybe 3, and also pick up a FA OT/OG (probably an OG) if there are any good ones on the market. The number of O-linemen they draft will probably hinge on who they can get in FA, the development of Davenport/Fuller, and the number and quality of O-line prospects in this years draft. With players like Connor Williams, OT, Texas coming out early it will only add more depth to the class and give the Texans a better chance of getting somebody good.
