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Texans Possible Draft Targets (Player Visits, Pro Days, etc.)

ArlingtonTexan said:
Wagner offensive tackle Greg Senat, a 6-8, 290-pound former basketball player, to visit the Texans prior to the draft, according to a league source

Aaron wilson
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I have him with our last 3rd round selection..may be a round high but he looks good
 
badboy said:
I have him with our last 3rd round selection..may be a round high but he looks good
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Has there ever been a good OT that tall? Honest question - I don't know the answer. In my head, these guys lose leverage when they're too tall.
 
Max said:
Has there ever been a good OT that tall? Honest question - I don't know the answer. In my head, these guys lose leverage when they're too tall.
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Jonathan Ogden and Joe Jacoby come to mind. But they were big and tall, not lean and tall.
 
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Good enough list for me -- guess I'll have to get that idea out of my head. The only guy this tall that I've watched a lot of was Bryant McKinnie (6'8") and I always felt like his height worked against him.
 
Insideop said:
Another CB to visit Texans: https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Indiana-CB-Rashard-Fant-to-visit-Texans-12806166.php
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Looks like another small CB with speed and alpha mentality brought in for a visit. Think they’ll be going away from the “bigger, longer stronger” mindset in the later rounds to get guys that are just plain good football players despite their size.

4.3 speed and this nice stat:

Allowed 36 percent completion rate over final two seasons
 
Fant is a stud. He's gone very under the radar because he's undersized and played for a poor Indiana team. He doesn't get a ton of INT's but he breaks up a ton of passes. He had 39 pass breakups his first 2 years as a starter and only 9 this past year because teams just quit trying to throw at him.

Their LB, Tegray Scales, is also going under the radar and would be getting a lot more hype if coming from another program.
 
WolverineFan said:
Fant is a stud. He's gone very under the radar because he's undersized and played for a poor Indiana team. He doesn't get a ton of INT's but he breaks up a ton of passes. He had 39 pass breakups his first 2 years as a starter and only 9 this past year because teams just quit trying to throw at him.

Their LB, Tegray Scales, is also going under the radar and would be getting a lot more hype if coming from another program.
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I really hope we get him with one of those 6th round picks. Him and Richie James for slot WR. Grab a couple productive talented players with a chip on their shoulder. I’d rather take a flier on somebody who knows how to play football but doesn’t meet the protypical NFL measurables than a guy who looks like Tarzan/plays like Jane.
 
Max said:
Has there ever been a good OT that tall? Honest question - I don't know the answer. In my head, these guys lose leverage when they're too tall.
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I think it is not so much the height but ability to bend, squat and hip swivel. FYI, Brian O'Neil 6'064" (senior bowl) is considered very good OT. Desmond Harrison 6'06 and is getting some mentions to be taken top 50; Brandon Parker 6'072" projected in top five in third. Orlando Brown who was projected early by many to be in top 40 is considered an "immediate starter at right tackle". Again for me..depends on player.
 
Zaycoven Henderson to workout for Texans: https://www.chron.com/sports/texans...m-Texas-A-M-workout-after-arrest-12813356.php

This is a bit of a surprise since Henderson was arrested back in December for felony aggravated assault charges. He was suspended from the Aggies Football Team and was "excluded" from participating in the A&M Pro Day workout. Maybe the Texans have changed in regards to at least looking at troubled players and possibly giving them a 2nd chance!
 
Here is the list from WalterFootball.com of all the players the Texans have had in for workouts and interviews so fat this off season:

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Houston Texans
  • Matt Adams, ILB, Houston (LOC)
  • Dejon Allen, G, Hawaii (PRO)
  • Dorance Armstrong Jr., DE/3-4OLB/OLB, Kansas (WOR)
  • Jerome Baker, OLB, Ohio State (WOR)
  • Toth, Brett, OT, Army (EW)
  • Anthony Coyle^, OT, Fordham (PRI, WOR)
  • Dane Cruikshank^, CB, Arizona (EW, WOR)
  • Duke Dawson, CB, Florida (SR)
  • Michael Dickson, P, Texas (WOR)
  • Emmanuel Ellerbee, ILB, Rice (WOR)
  • Rashard Fant, CB, Indiana (PRI)
  • Armanti Foreman, WR, Texas (WOR)
  • Chris Hardeman, FS, Houston Baptist (LOC)
  • Marquis Haynes, DE/3-4OLB/OLB, Ole Miss (SR)
  • Trayvon Henderson, S, Hawaii (SR)
  • Zaycoven Henderson, DT, Texas A&M (WOR)
  • Holton Hill, CB, Texas (WOR)
  • Jalyn Holmes, DE, Ohio State (WOR)
  • Sam Hubbard, DE/3-4OLB, Ohio State (WOR)
  • Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville (WOR)
  • Natrell Jamerson, S, Wisconsin (WOR)
  • Richie James, WR, Middle Tennessee (WOR)
  • Malik Jefferson^, ILB, Texas (COM, PRI)
  • Jaryd Jones-Smith, OT, Pittsburgh (EW)
  • Jayln Judkins, WR, Angelo State (WOR)
  • Joshua Kalu, S, Nebraska (WOR)
  • Jermaine Kelly, CB, San Jose State (PRI)
  • Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State (WOR)
  • Tray Matthews, S, Auburn (WOR)
  • Kishawn McClain, S, North Texas (LOC)
  • Alex McGough, QB, Florida International (WOR)
  • Curtis Mikell, CB, Southern Mississippi (LOC)
  • Nick Nelson, CB, Wisconsin (WOR)
  • Kendrick Norton, DT/NT, Miami (WOR)
  • Dorian O'Daniel, ILB, Clemson (PRI)
  • Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, 3-4OLB/OLB, Oklahoma (LOC)
  • Marcus Oliver, G, Houston (LOC)
  • Malik Reaves^, CB, Villanova (LOC, WOR)
  • Christian Sam, ILB, Arizona State (WOR)
  • Dalton Schultz^, TE, Stanford (PRO, WOR)
  • Greg Senat, OT, Wagner (PRI)
  • Nathan Shepherd^, DT, Fort Hays State (WOR, PRI)
  • Tre'Quan Smith, WR, Central Florida (SR)
  • Tracy Sprinkle, DT, Ohio State (WOR)
  • Greg Stroman, CB, Virginia Tech (EW)
  • Chad Thomas, DE/3-4OLB, Miami (WOR)
  • Jordan Veasy, WR, California (PRI)
  • Fred Warner^, OLB, Brigham Young (SR, WOR)
  • Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M (WOR)
  • Chris Worley^, OLB, Ohio State (EW, PRI, WOR)
  • Joe Zema, P, Incarnate Word (WOR)


SR - Senior Bowl meeting.
EW - East-West Shrine meeting.
COM - Combine meeting.
INT - Interested.
VINT - Very Interested.
PRO - Pro Day or campus meeting/workout.
LOC - Local visit. Prospect making a local visit.
PRI - Private visit. Prospect making an official 30 visit.
WOR - Private Workout. Members of an organization working out a player in private.
STM - Some Type of Meeting.
% - indicates more than one meeting at an event.
^ - has met with team at more than one event.
# - indicates meeting set up outside of the 2018 Senior Bowl or the 2018 East-West Shrine Game

Read more: http://walterfootball.com/ProspectMeetings/ByTeam#ixzz5C4e4WhPN
 
During the workout process, heading into the draft, Aaron Wilson has been there, letting us know who the Texans have brought in to put through the paces.

The following players have participated in individual workouts:

—Anthony Coyle (OT, Fordham)

—Nathan Shepherd (DL, Fort Hays)

—Dorance Armstrong (EDGE, Kansas)

—Joshua Kalu (DB, Nebraska)

—Emmanuel Ellerbee (LB, Rice)

—Dane Cruikshank (S, Arizona)

—Greg Senat (OT, Wagner)

—Curtis Mikell (CB, Southern Mississippi)

—Ogbonna Okoronkow (EDGE, Oklahoma State)

—Malik Reaves (CB, Villanova)

—Chris Hardeman (CB, Houston Baptist)

—Jeremiah Briscoe (QB Sam Houston State)


—Dorian O’Daniel (LB, Clemson)

—Rashard Fant (CB, Indiana)

—Nick Nelson (CB, Wisconsin)

—Marcus Oliver (OL, University Of Houston)

—Jermaine Kelly (DB, San Jose State)

—Armanti Foreman (WR, University of Texas)

—Matt Adams (LB, University Of Houston)

—Zaycoven Henderson (DL, Texas A&M)

—Armani Watts (S, Texas A&M)

—Holton Hill (CB, University of Texas)

—Jalyn Judkins (WR, San Angelo State)

—Jordan Veasy (WR, Cal)

—Joe Zema P, (Incarnate Word)

—Michael Dickson (P, University Of Texas)

—Tyrin Holloway (CB, Western Illinois)

—Steve Dunbar (WR, University Of Houston)

—Kyle Allen (QB, University of Houston)

Also Malik Jefferson

https://www.battleredblog.com/2018/...layers-have-worked-out-for-the-houston-texans
 
A lot of the guys I think would be good fits for the Texans haven't held a workout or even had a meeting with the Texans.

How is Brian Gaine gonna do this? Focus more on players they'v met with or pretend to show no interest until it's our turn to pick?
 
AngryNateFTW said:
A lot of the guys I think would be good fits for the Texans haven't held a workout or even had a meeting with the Texans.

How is Brian Gaine gonna do this? Focus more on players they'v met with or pretend to show no interest until it's our turn to pick?
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Good scouting department :troll:
 
NFL Draft Diamonds is reporting that an AFC South team is showing interest in Malik Watson from Dixie State. (Formerly of San Jose State, 6'3, 225)

Worked out at the BYU Pro Day.

Based on research, it's probably the Titans but you never know. (Why I posted it here)
 
AngryNateFTW said:
A lot of the guys I think would be good fits for the Texans haven't held a workout or even had a meeting with the Texans.

How is Brian Gaine gonna do this? Focus more on players they'v met with or pretend to show no interest until it's our turn to pick?
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I have "discovered" two that I feel are very worthy of a good hard look - Mike White, QB and Kalen Ballage RB
White's biggest failing is he is not a mobile QB, but has oodles of arm talent and also happens to be pretty accurate with a low int rate. I see him as a Nick Foles of this draft.
Ballage is a big physical specimen with a 4.45 40 and intimidating running style. He also has decent hands. His biggest failing is his occasional hesitation when hitting the line and poor vision but a good running team/coaches will help him out with that.
 
AngryNateFTW said:
NFL Draft Diamonds is reporting that an AFC South team is showing interest in Malik Watson from Dixie State. (Formerly of San Jose State, 6'3, 225)

Worked out at the BYU Pro Day.

Based on research, it's probably the Titans but you never know. (Why I posted it here)
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Could be Jags as well.
 
Wisconsin LB Leon Jacobs visits Texans

Wisconsin linebacker-fullback Leon Jacobs visited the Texans, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

Jacobs played both positions for the Badgers last season.

At 6-1, 248 pounds, he's run the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds at the NFL scouting combine.

He has bench pressed 225 pounds 26 times with a 34 1/2 inch vertical leap.

He has played both inside and outside linebacker.

For his career, he finished with 142 tackles, 15 1/2 for losses, 6 1/2 sacks and three interceptions.
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