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Draft Selections
Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
B
ValueB
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
Nothing loud, just a tidy B for the Texans. The Texans bet big and early on Hayden Conner, 32 picks ahead of the board. Bold does not always mean right. It nets out to a B, which feels about right.
They will regret leaving edge rusher for another day if the season turns on it. The Bech pick is the one they will point to when this weekend is judged. They went 5 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for.
All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but edge rusher.
Pick Analysis
Pick25
Rnd1
Tyler Warren
In the 25th overall pick they get a matchup weapon at tight end, and a steal at that. A real need, handled.
Pick58
Rnd2
Alfred Collins
They paid sticker price for Alfred Collins in the Round 2 slot, and that is fine. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick79
Rnd3
Jack Bech
Good things come to war rooms that wait, and Jack Bech at slot 79 is the proof. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick89
Rnd3
Devin Neal
Devin Neal in pick No. 89 is fine work, a shade of surplus and no downside. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick166
Rnd5
Jack Nelson
A conviction pick on Jack Nelson at pick 166 that the board grades a round light. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick236
Rnd7
Hayden Conner
They reached a country mile for Hayden Conner at Round 7, Pick 20, and the board is aghast. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick241
Rnd7
Isaac TeSlaa
A quiet steal in pick No. 241: Isaac TeSlaa for less than the market said. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.







