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2025 Mock Drafts
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badboy
Hall of Fame
I'm not very interested in that
Why would you not want to sign a proven vet like Robinson or a guy like Atwell who runs a 4.3, that's something this team has been missing outside of Nico. Who could you find in the 3rd rd that's as talented as those guys, or has as much experience in the system as those guys do?
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badboy
Hall of Fame
I am over short lightweight guys. I think I have been traumatized by tank Dell.
Robinson is a regular sized WR.
Porky
Hall of Fame
With only 6 picks…can’t fix every weak spot unfortunately. I wanted a safety, LB to groom, and maybe another tackle. Only so many picks.
Regarding Wr, I don’t think they sign Kupp or keep Diggs. Dell can play some slot..but he is unlikely to be there in 25, and I don’t trust Metchie to progress much further, so slot is a big, big need in my mind. So I purposely went with a slot guy. I would sign a decent vet like Robinson to play outside for the short to mid term.
Regarding Wr, I don’t think they sign Kupp or keep Diggs. Dell can play some slot..but he is unlikely to be there in 25, and I don’t trust Metchie to progress much further, so slot is a big, big need in my mind. So I purposely went with a slot guy. I would sign a decent vet like Robinson to play outside for the short to mid term.
The1ApplePie
Hall of Fame
I really hope Burden falls to the Texans, as he seems the perfect fit. Egbuka is No. 2, thanks mostly to his speed, which brings a cool facet to the offense. If both are gone, I guess whatever OL is available.
If they go OL in the first, Bond from Texas would be a cool pick
If they go OL in the first, Bond from Texas would be a cool pick
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
What if…SS- Emmanwori (South Carolina), LT- Josh Simmons (Ohio State), LG- Donovan Jackson (Ohio State), WR- Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State), and DT- Kenneth Grant….are all on the board at 25, who do you pick or do you trade back a couple of spots?
badboy
Hall of Fame
I was responding to Atwell 5'9165 I think.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Josh Simmons... if solidly healthy. Left tackles are just too hard to find and I actually think he could start day one. Of course, Tunsil will be there for a couple of more years and Simmons could easily play left guard. The others are good players
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
I’d like Simmons as well, but his injury probably keeps him out into the start of the season.
For those thinking Caserio won’t move the existing dead weight off the OL outside of Mason, might want to prepare themselves for more of the same in 2025.
LT- Tunsil
LG- Howard
OC- Patterson
RG- Scruggs
RT- Fisher
I did a Mock with this in mind and made no trades b/c as many have noted….there are no trades permitted in Mock’s b/c they’re not based on reality. I believe the word “Mock” in itself is self explanatory.
The Reality:
Howard should be cut b/c he has simply failed to live up to expectations. He’s an OL liability, but Caserio will keep him. Had to focus on today and the future.
Jackson finally gives the Texans a real LG, who should start from Day 1…..2026.
Walker would be an imposing figure on the DL.
Reed would be a big and physical answer at SS.
Sampson was the top rusher in the SEC. He should bring much needed speed to the backfield.
Nelson is a nasty demeanor OT in both the run and passing game. Sorely needed. Could play bigger role in 2026.
Thornton Jr would be a steal in RD7. His 21.7 YPC average over 4 SEC seasons makes him dangerous. Pair him with Nico and they should be a solid duo.
With 6 picks, I could only justify 2 picks towards the defense.
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? Bond from Texas is a WR
cland
Rookie
I'd almost skip DT with the group Caserio put together last year, and go WR/another IOL/or move up the S pick.
badboy
Hall of Fame
I agree. I do not see significant adjustment being made to our offensive line despite what all of us want. I'm still hopeful that we might be able to get Will Fries if not Trey Smith in free agency, probably not both. With that we go to Priority needs before what we want and that's targets for CJ. We need Playmakers and people who either put points on the board or take points off the board.
Isaiah Bond and Tre Harris are in our range round 2.
Wide receivers Bech, Restrepo and TE Fannin have slid to round three.
1 Golden 2. Bond like Bech can play slot as well as YWR. We have to come away with at least one slot and may not be able to get my round three guy Restrepo an excellent slot who "sees ball... gets ball".
3 Restrepo or Fannin depending on 2
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OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
Skipping over a DT like Deone Walker would be tough. With Anderson and Hunter on the ends, Walker will be a monster in the middle. If he can just consistently push the pocket and get his hands up, he’s going to create a lot of batted and tipped passes.
There will be some decent slot receivers and TE’s available as UDFA’s.
One TE I think that could fit the bill nicely is the Houston Cougars very own Maliq Carr. He’s a 6-6 260 lb TE who’s a solid blocker in both the run and passing game game. He’s a projected 4.7-40 big body who has reliable hands. He’s didn’t get the production he desired coming to UH via Purdue and Michigan State.
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Unless CJ's protected all of the weapons in the world wont matter and CJ will have a shorter career. This includes adding to the TE room and a 3rd down RB that can pass protect and still be a threat as a runner/receiver.
Where did you read Bech has dropped to the 3rd rd? If he drops I would pick him at 2-58. He's a perfect fit for what Caley wants to do and blocks well in the run game.
badboy
Hall of Fame
2025 NFL Mock Draft | Tankathon
2025 NFL Mock Draft with live-updating draft order after every game. Team needs are factored into the player selections.
The1ApplePie
Hall of Fame
The people I listen too, Bryan Broaddus, former Packers SB winning scout has Bech going early 2nd. But Tankathon could be right and he goes early 3rd. I'm hoping they're right because I would pick Bech at 2-58 in a heartbeat.2025 NFL Mock Draft | Tankathon
2025 NFL Mock Draft with live-updating draft order after every game. Team needs are factored into the player selections.www.tankathon.com
Fun fact
Bech lead LSU WR's in catches, their WR room had these guys in it.
Bech/Nabers/Boutte/BTJ.
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ESPN's Mel Kiper pre-combine mock
While I doubt Banks would be available this late, Kiper makes a good point regarding Banks height. I'm hoping Banks or Membou slide this far due to OG projections.
Some of Kiper's picks are interesting, or at least entertaining. Sanders dropping to the Jets. UNC's Hampton going to the Cowboys. I don't know if this guy actually makes it into the 1st round, but UCLA Edge Femi Oladejo should go higher than many internet rankings have him. He's the kind of athlete that gets a bump after combine workouts.
Biggest omission is Tennessee Edge James Pearce. Pearce is a bit undersized, and had a run-in with the police a couple of years ago. There could be as many as 12 edge rushers in consideration for the 1st round. Pearce needs to perform in the drills, tests, and interviews to maintain his status as a top pick.
Kiper's pre-combine NFL mock draft: New projections for all 32 first-round picks
It's combine week, and Mel Kiper Jr. is projecting landing spots in Round 1 for the 2025 draft class's top prospects, including standout Travis Hunter.www.espn.com
While I doubt Banks would be available this late, Kiper makes a good point regarding Banks height. I'm hoping Banks or Membou slide this far due to OG projections.
Some of Kiper's picks are interesting, or at least entertaining. Sanders dropping to the Jets. UNC's Hampton going to the Cowboys. I don't know if this guy actually makes it into the 1st round, but UCLA Edge Femi Oladejo should go higher than many internet rankings have him. He's the kind of athlete that gets a bump after combine workouts.
Biggest omission is Tennessee Edge James Pearce. Pearce is a bit undersized, and had a run-in with the police a couple of years ago. There could be as many as 12 edge rushers in consideration for the 1st round. Pearce needs to perform in the drills, tests, and interviews to maintain his status as a top pick.
This would be great and you could possibly move on from Tunsil next yr. Bring Banks home. I read somewhere that Pearce has character concerns.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
We pretty much knew Texans were going WR w/23rd pick last year (Bryon Thomas) target, but traded for Diggs, blowing up that pipe dream up. Would have been better to stick and pick. So be careful with trade back scenario.
Much as we want more picks, let’s play the long game, take best player possible and move around later where there is less group think conviction. Unfortunately it’s going to be a defensive player who is best available. Caserio can move around on 2nd day for WR and or OL upgrade.
My top targets:
Maliki Starks, S, Georgia 6-1 205
Pair him up with fellow Bulldog Lassiter, Stingley and Bullock to form best secondary in the NFL.
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon 6-5 310
Playing to strength of this class, who fits scheme and lays foundation brick to DL. Texans DL has and will continue to rely on swarm mentality but need stud penetrating DT who is also solid against the run.
Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M 6-6 290
Last year for Hunter, with no back-up plan currently on roster going into Anderson possible big contract extension eligibility Texans need to retool without huge drop in productivity yet stay under cap.
Don’t see either of the Michigan DT’s in Texans reach. Not Great 1st rd WR class, that would be reaching. Thin IOL class too for first round but wouldn’t complain if Texans select Grey Zabel, NDST, 6-6 305.
Much as we want more picks, let’s play the long game, take best player possible and move around later where there is less group think conviction. Unfortunately it’s going to be a defensive player who is best available. Caserio can move around on 2nd day for WR and or OL upgrade.
My top targets:
Maliki Starks, S, Georgia 6-1 205
Pair him up with fellow Bulldog Lassiter, Stingley and Bullock to form best secondary in the NFL.
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon 6-5 310
Playing to strength of this class, who fits scheme and lays foundation brick to DL. Texans DL has and will continue to rely on swarm mentality but need stud penetrating DT who is also solid against the run.
Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M 6-6 290
Last year for Hunter, with no back-up plan currently on roster going into Anderson possible big contract extension eligibility Texans need to retool without huge drop in productivity yet stay under cap.
Don’t see either of the Michigan DT’s in Texans reach. Not Great 1st rd WR class, that would be reaching. Thin IOL class too for first round but wouldn’t complain if Texans select Grey Zabel, NDST, 6-6 305.
Wouldn't that move Pearce up on your board?
badboy
Hall of Fame
I do agree with your point of view with improving the offensive line but as you have noted, the line did look better at the end of this season when Howard locked in at left guard and Scruggs was moved to Right Guard. Hard to read the minds of DM and Nick. I think they see the same thing we do and believe that a lineup starting this season that ended last season and playing together for a few games will significantly improve. It is amazing in my opinion what CJ was able to do in the 2024 and 2023 seasons with basically poor play. Of course, we don't want him hit but a slight improvement with the online which we all anticipate and then add that with a department of good wide receiving targets is what we need. I still would like to work Harold Fannin in somewhere as the dude just catches the ball and goes. My concern will be our new OC will try to make him into a blocking tight end rather than use him as he was in college. You don't take a Derby winner and turn them into a plow horse just because you want to grow carrots in the garden.
Look at teams like the Eagles and Lions as a blueprint. Dominant OL's with great blocking TE and a great WR1.
Add Jackson. Booker, Sign Becton in FA. Then draft the best blocking TE you can find and you'll be closer to what the Eagles, Lions have.
The status quo will never be good enough to beat those guys
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Porky
Hall of Fame
It’s all rigged so,it doesn’t matter. I already got the blueprint for the 2028 season, where the Stroud purposely runs into the wall in the playoffs and gets a concussion. My tarot cards told me all of this. Well that and my magic 8 ball says, maybe.
leebigeztx
Keep it Movin!
I'm trying to look at the player and not the helmet, but those Alabama o-linemen haven't worked out so great. Tell me about Booker even though I watched alot of Alabama games
He's very physical with a finishers attitude. He' shown the abilty to recover and create a stalemate in pass pro. He's got a nasty game, kinda like Dickerson with the Eagles. With this said, I've got Booker and Jackson rated about even. They may or may not be all pro's but they're solid 10 yr starters. Both of them appear to be smart players and that's an upgrade in itself when it comes to the current Texans OL. The wildcard is Zabel. He could be a Linderbaum type center, or he could be Josh Myers.
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What happened with Harmon? He started out most of the yr playing great and kinda fizzled out at the end of the yr. Also what do you think of Burch? I've got him going in the 3rd. How much better is Harmon than Burch and is the difference between Harmon/Burch that fact that Burch suffered injuries the difference? I like Burch a lot.We pretty much knew Texans were going WR w/23rd pick last year (Bryon Thomas) target, but traded for Diggs, blowing up that pipe dream up. Would have been better to stick and pick. So be careful with trade back scenario.
Much as we want more picks, let’s play the long game, take best player possible and move around later where there is less group think conviction. Unfortunately it’s going to be a defensive player who is best available. Caserio can move around on 2nd day for WR and or OL upgrade.
My top targets:
Maliki Starks, S, Georgia 6-1 205
Pair him up with fellow Bulldog Lassiter, Stingley and Bullock to form best secondary in the NFL.
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon 6-5 310
Playing to strength of this class, who fits scheme and lays foundation brick to DL. Texans DL has and will continue to rely on swarm mentality but need stud penetrating DT who is also solid against the run.
Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M 6-6 290
Last year for Hunter, with no back-up plan currently on roster going into Anderson possible big contract extension eligibility Texans need to retool without huge drop in productivity yet stay under cap.
Don’t see either of the Michigan DT’s in Texans reach. Not Great 1st rd WR class, that would be reaching. Thin IOL class too for first round but wouldn’t complain if Texans select Grey Zabel, NDST, 6-6 305.
I've got Booker/Jackson rated in the 18-30 range and Zabel rated in the 22-30 range. Harmon I've got as a late 1st rd pick as well.
Checkout Mukuba from last yr, I like him more than Starks.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
Harmon is rising back into media rankings, including PFF. He will definitely be on Texans radar, but know DeMeco wants big, athletic interior in plus 330 range.
Burch had inflictions of nagging pulls and soft tissue issues but that’s not unusual for explosive DE’s especially carrying 290. He will probably go higher than currently projected.
Burch had inflictions of nagging pulls and soft tissue issues but that’s not unusual for explosive DE’s especially carrying 290. He will probably go higher than currently projected.
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
I like this draft. I’d make a switch on the last 2 picks.
In RD5, DT/DE- Ty Robinson (Nebraska) JJ Watt size and motor. One heck of a player to with make a full time DT or convert to DE. At 6-6 and 310 lbs, he’ll be an impact at either spot. For me….get him down to 285-290 lbs and stick him behind Hunter for developmental purposes.
RD7 could be best potential player on the board. If it’s a TE, CB, or another WR…that would be great.
What indication do you have that Ryans wants heavyweight DTs?
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With this RB class RB is most likely to be BPA in the 7th rd.
If he wants bigger 0 tech's then get the Biggers of them all, Zack Biggers DT Ga. Tech
But does Ryans want that? The Texans signed Fatukasi last year. He's big, but not 330+ jumbo big. The DTs from 2023 weren't super big guys. I don't remember the DTs he coached at San Fran being particularly large. Just wonder where @beerlover assertion came from.
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History says he's not looking for a 330 lb guy.
The1ApplePie
Hall of Fame
I'd think a 3-tech DT would be a better fit. I'm always for a big fat ass, but they are specialists in other types of defenses.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
That’s because, they are rare. Jalen Carter, Super Bowl, Chris Jones, two Super Bowls. Both around 315 but play much bigger. Walter Nolan 6-3 305 just screams wiggle, bend and explosion, Cody Stoots mocked Michigan DT Kenneth Grant, 6-3 339lbs to Texans, that’s specifically whom I referenced. But there are others as well, Texas DT Alfred Collins 6-5 320, 2nd rd. I’ve been on the the Derrick Harmon bandwagon from beginning 6-5 310. There is also another Duck, don’t just pigeon hole him as nose, he could rotate inside, explosive, high motor 6-2 342.
Point is Texans will add DT somewhere in the draft, it’s best class I can ever remember. Take BPA, fill holes and don’t reach cause you’re covered via free agency.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Would we not have to know what options were available for 330 lb guys at the time? I think Alfred Collins would be great. 7 passes broken up!
leebigeztx
Keep it Movin!
I think it depends on if the guy is a 3 down player with quickness and power. That's Kenneth Grant of Michigan. A guy with his size moving like a guy 275 lbs.
leebigeztx
Keep it Movin!
Yeah, Grant is a really top end prospect. He's late 1st rd, but if he does what I think, he might go mid 1st rd.
leebigeztx
Keep it Movin!
Grant of UM has 12
I view Alfred Collins and Kenneth Grant in the same light. Collins is just a little rawer. Both can really move for being big men.
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leebigeztx
Keep it Movin!
I mean Grant is about 25 lbs heavier. Grant reminds me of Wilfolk. Collins has that body type, just not the production. I actually like Shemar Turner more than Collins and Shemar Stewart his teammate.
Stewart is going to go in the top 20 after he lights the combine on fire. Last year was Collins 1st year starting, he's still learning, has a very high upside and will only get better with S&C/ NFL coaching. I like Alexander from Toledo a lot too, he reminds me of a young Chris Jones, but he comes with a bigger risk of busting.
leebigeztx
Keep it Movin!
Turner has more nastiness to me and he's scheme adverse. Stewart will test well and get severely overdrafted.