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Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
B-
ValueC+
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Texans checked most of the boxes and earned a B-. There is reaching, and then there is Caleb Tiernan at pick 28. The Texans jumped the board by 25 and dared it to prove them wrong.
The McDonald pick alone nudges the whole weekend up a notch. For all the activity, running back went untouched, which is hard to explain. Job largely done: interior defensive lineman settled and 3 of 8 of the wish list covered.
All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but running back.
Pick Analysis
Pick28
Rnd1
Caleb Tiernan
In slot 28 they get an anchor for the offensive line, though the board says they badly overpaid. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick38
Rnd2
Kayden McDonald
Taking Kayden McDonald in the 38th overall pick is close to grand larceny; an interior defensive lineman that good had no business lasting this long. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick59
Rnd2
Eli Stowers
A reasonable price with a little left over, Eli Stowers in the 59th pick. It fills a real need, too.



