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jaytex DRAFTING FOR THETexans
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Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
B-
ValueB-
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Texans checked most of the boxes and earned a B-. You can fall in love with a player. You are not supposed to marry him in the wrong round. The Texans did exactly that with LaJohntay Wester in No. 89.
On value alone, Fitzgerald makes the weekend a net positive. For all the activity, edge rusher went untouched, which is hard to explain.
In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the edge rusher spot they never got to.
Pick Analysis
Pick25
Rnd1
Walter Nolen
In Round 1, Pick 25 they get a pocket-collapsing interior rusher, and a steal at that. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick58
Rnd2
Tyler Booker
You do not let an offensive lineman like Tyler Booker reach the 58th pick and blink. They did not. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick89
Rnd3
LaJohntay Wester
This one needs a full-page explanation: LaJohntay Wester in pick 89, miles early. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick127
Rnd4
Vernon Broughton
A swing that ignored the value entirely, Vernon Broughton well ahead of where he belonged. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick167
Rnd5
Devin Neal
Steal is underselling it; Devin Neal at pick No. 167 is a heist with the alarm still ringing. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick243
Rnd7
Ryan Fitzgerald
A top-tier specialist at a bargain, Ryan Fitzgerald in slot 243, plain and simple. It is more luxury than necessity; they were already set here.