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Draft Tracker 2025
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Errant Hothy
Hypermediocrity
Bring me Luther Burden!
No!! Not a fit. Off field drama queen.
The Texans should have enough picks in their war chest to move up and get one.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
It’s a shame the draft only has one round. Wonder what the team will do.
Is he? That's not what his college HC said.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Some here would be mad but if it’s more good picks (3rds this year or 2nd next year) I’m all for it.
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
what about the center from Georgia: Jared Wilson? why aren't you college football gurus mentioning him as a possibility somewhere between 34-58.
I think this gets you your best outcome. Lots of good solid OL prospects left.
IOL Tate Ratledge, Georgia (7.6)
56. OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota (7.5)
59. IOL Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona (7.5)
76. OT Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College (7.4)
82. OT Marcus Mbow, Purdue (7.3)
83. IOL Jared Wilson, Georgia (7.3)
86. OT Cameron Williams, Texas (7.3)
90. IOL Miles Frazier, LSU (7.2)
95. IOL Wyatt Milum, West Virginia (7.1)
103. OT Charles Grant, William & Mary (7.0)
139. IOL Dylan Fairchild, Georgia (6.7)
162. IOL Drew Kendall, Boston College (6.5)
166. OT Anthony Belton, North Carolina State
177. OT Jalen Travis, Iowa State (6.4)
188. IOL Hayden Conner, Texas (6.3)
193. OT Logan Brown, Kansas (6.2)
I guess we will see who is telling the truth soon.
He would be an instant upgrade over Patterson and Scruggs.
The 1st round didn't turn out the way the Texans had hoped. But they can still turn a lemon into lemonade. The Texans may not pick at 2.34. In his post 1st round presser, Caserio did say there was a player still on the board they were considering at 1.25. But there are still players available that teams will be willing to move up for.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Mike Green, Nick Emmanwori. There will be a WR run soon. One player that could get a lot of interest is UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger. Should be an opportunity for continuing to stockpile picks for the 2026 draft.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Mike Green, Nick Emmanwori. There will be a WR run soon. One player that could get a lot of interest is UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger. Should be an opportunity for continuing to stockpile picks for the 2026 draft.
Hopefully Arroyo/Higgins are the 2nd rd picks and Caserio trades back into the 2nd for one of Ratledge/Milum/Ersery.
Best value left over is Mike Green and Carson Sweschinger.
Errant Hothy
Hypermediocrity
Not according the his head coach
To me he was just an OK player last yr. Not a top 64 guy IMHO.
I know this isn't a popular opinion around here.
Many like Wilson more than I do.
JWLCASPER
Waterboy
I think his Ceiling is Patterson’s Ceiling and a waste of our ammo. Not touching him if it was me.
KingOfBattle
Redleg (TA Jr.)
Round 2, Pick 34 (from Giants)
Round 2, Pick 58
Round 3, Pick 79 (from Miami through Philadelphia and Washington)
Round 3, Pick 89
Round 3, Pick 99 (from Giants)
Round 6, Pick 179 (from Cleveland)
Round 6, Pick 216 (from Cleveland)
Round 7, Pick 236 (from Denver through Philadelphia and Washington)
Round 7, Pick 241
Round 7, Pick 255 (from Cleveland)
This a list of picks I seen Houston has for this draft cycle, could you fellas tell me if this is accurate? I'll be honest I'm not a draft watching or tracking type of guy. If so they got quite a few picks coming up quickly that will be interesting to see what Caserio could cook up.
Round 2, Pick 58
Round 3, Pick 79 (from Miami through Philadelphia and Washington)
Round 3, Pick 89
Round 3, Pick 99 (from Giants)
Round 6, Pick 179 (from Cleveland)
Round 6, Pick 216 (from Cleveland)
Round 7, Pick 236 (from Denver through Philadelphia and Washington)
Round 7, Pick 241
Round 7, Pick 255 (from Cleveland)
This a list of picks I seen Houston has for this draft cycle, could you fellas tell me if this is accurate? I'll be honest I'm not a draft watching or tracking type of guy. If so they got quite a few picks coming up quickly that will be interesting to see what Caserio could cook up.
KingOfBattle
Redleg (TA Jr.)
That's what I was thinking with quite a few picks in the later rounds that doesn't impact cap space as much either.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
Him and Ersery are the best OT candidates left. Advantage for Trapilo is he played under OB so probably ran a similar system AND he was the rare OL that improved while playing under OB.
I think he’ll be going next top 10 picks due to positional scarcity. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Texans take him betting on upside. He has Linderbaum athleticism just a little more raw.
amazing80
Hall of Fame
I could see us consider both Darius Alexander DT and TreVeyon Henderson RB.
I think I would go with Henderson, he fits the mold of "Texans". Four year player, team captain, explosive and hard worker. Has familiarity with CJ and comes at a position of need. If we aren't able to fix the OL, the next best option is to add an explosive play maker. I love Mixon, but RB's get banged up a lot. Give the guy a solid backup to take some of the load off, but one that doesn't take away from the field.
I think I would go with Henderson, he fits the mold of "Texans". Four year player, team captain, explosive and hard worker. Has familiarity with CJ and comes at a position of need. If we aren't able to fix the OL, the next best option is to add an explosive play maker. I love Mixon, but RB's get banged up a lot. Give the guy a solid backup to take some of the load off, but one that doesn't take away from the field.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
Henderson is my pick of the RBs still available. He is very similar to Jahmyr Gibbs or Alvin Kamara. And he has shown he is an unselfish teammate who will find a way to help his team win after pairing with Judkins for a National Title run last season. Just checks all the intangible boxes and does all the little things as a player with homerun potential to match.
Would be a nice combo with him and Mixon and we know New England used multiple backs when Caley coached there…
LZs write-up on him isn’t inspiring. I don’t see a plus player in him, coupled with only a year’s worth of starts in CFB.
amazing80
Hall of Fame
He is probably the most athletic OL in the draft, but only a 1 year starter. Definitely has some intriguing skills and upside, but also comes with risk. If he is around with one of our thirds, I would gamble on him.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
I’d say it’s very likely they trade up in the second and acquire two players they had high grades on. Like a mini version of the CJ/Will Anderson trade up.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
Would love to just take Henderson #34, but think NEED of enforcing interior OL to great to pass on Tate Ratledge.
Reason why the board didn’t fall in the Texans favor was 8 OL went in first round alone. Maybe if Zach Martin didn’t retire, Booker would have fallen to the Texans but he did and Cowboys drafted for need.
Now it’s the Texans turn. Ratledge is the highest graded IOL left on the board. Texans must stick and pick. Then can move around to get rest of their guys.
Reason why the board didn’t fall in the Texans favor was 8 OL went in first round alone. Maybe if Zach Martin didn’t retire, Booker would have fallen to the Texans but he did and Cowboys drafted for need.
Now it’s the Texans turn. Ratledge is the highest graded IOL left on the board. Texans must stick and pick. Then can move around to get rest of their guys.
I'm hoping for Higgins and trade up for Ratledge. Then drafting Collins and Sampson in rd 3.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
Would love to just take Henderson #34, but think NEED of enforcing interior OL to great to pass on Tate Ratledge.
Reason why the board didn’t fall in the Texans favor was 8 OL went in first round alone. Maybe if Zach Martin didn’t retire, Booker would have fallen to the Texans but he did and Cowboys drafted for need.
Now it’s the Texans turn. Ratledge is the highest graded IOL left on the board. Texans must stick and pick. Then can move around to get rest of their guys.
Texans don’t need to do anything. They have enough ammo to move right back up in the second if they choose. Or anywhere really. 5 picks in top 100. 5 more picks in rounds 6 and 7 plus the 2026 war chest. Let Nick cook!
BullRushTX
To'oTo'o A'go-go
Second round I'm thinking Higgins and either Jonah S., Ersery, or Ratledge.
Texansballer74
The Marine
I’m thinking Kyle Williams @ 34
sorry, just think it’s hilarious. He’s just not that good for the first round, maybe not even the second.
Texansballer74
The Marine
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Chico Dusty
Practice Squad
Tate Ratledge is my OL pick. Probably have to take him at 34, cause he's not lasting till 2-58 imo
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Texian
Hall of Fame
I would have much rather had Atlanta's #46 and their 1st RD in 2026, the Rams got at #26, 1 behind the Texans—much better value. IMO the NYG would have paid a 2026 first rd for Jaxson Dart, if pressed. Dart was their guy. NYG #65 vs #99 would've been a better value.
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BullRushTX
To'oTo'o A'go-go
I think that's accurate. My speculation is that they'll stick and pick at 34 and then try to package 58 and a 3rd to move up to the 40s. I'm guessing Higgins could be on the table at 34. The other 2nd rounder I'm thinking Ratledge, Jonah S., or maybe Ersery. 3rd round I'm thinking TE, DT, and RB are the next considerations.
Errant Hothy
Hypermediocrity
You’re hearing some of these anonymous quotes or anonymous scouts… My response to everybody has been: he’s never been arrested, he’s never had a public incident at our University, he has never once been to my office to complain about his role, never once complained publicly about ‘I’m not getting enough touches’, has just been a great teammate, an All-American.”
Mizzou HC Drinkwitz
Missouri HC Eliah Drinkwitz Claps Back At Todd McShay For Calling Luther Burden III “A Diva”
Luther Burden III is getting the diva reputation. However, he hasn't done anything to deserve it, and his HC is coming to his defense.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Minnesota's Aireontae Ersery is huge (6-6, 331) and still moves quickly. He's shown to be a very effective OT at either end, but spent his last 38 games holding down the LT position protecting the blind side. He would be a great choice for the Texans.
Texian
Hall of Fame
Checks all the boxes.
Porky
Hall of Fame
I took Burden off my board weeks ago. If he is the guy, I will trust that they have done their due diligence. Higgins is the way better choice from what info I’ve seen…but it’s not like we know what they know. Nick and Meco have my confidence.
For me I’m down to Higgins and Henderson if they stay at 34. If Cleveland passes on Sanders…expect another trade.
For me I’m down to Higgins and Henderson if they stay at 34. If Cleveland passes on Sanders…expect another trade.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
I attended Mizzou as an undergrad and have stayed in touch since. I am not hearing good things about him and his attention to football. Arrests or public incidents are very limited in evaluating "character" and other issues. Deshaun Watson is one of many examples.You’re hearing some of these anonymous quotes or anonymous scouts… My response to everybody has been: he’s never been arrested, he’s never had a public incident at our University, he has never once been to my office to complain about his role, never once complained publicly about ‘I’m not getting enough touches’, has just been a great teammate, an All-American.”
Mizzou HC Drinkwitz
Missouri HC Eliah Drinkwitz Claps Back At Todd McShay For Calling Luther Burden III “A Diva”
Luther Burden III is getting the diva reputation. However, he hasn't done anything to deserve it, and his HC is coming to his defense.thesportsrush.com
BullRushTX
To'oTo'o A'go-go
I'd love Higgins, but I'm also bearing in mind he'll need time to develop. But with Nico and Kirk on the roster he has time to do so while not being a primary threat for the opposing defense.
FWIW: Higgins is the top WR prospect left, per Steve Smith. He thought a team might sneak into the 1st to get him. He considers him a high volume WR2 guy.
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