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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 a lot to like until you notice running back is still a hole. The Texans never got to the one that mattered most. More right than wrong, and a B- to match.
Every board in the league had Ratledge lower, and that gap is the story. They left with offensive lineman solved and the rest of the wish list mostly ticked off.
Solid rather than spectacular, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Pick Analysis
Pick25
Rnd1
Grey Zabel
In the 25th pick they get a blindside protector, even if it was a touch early.
Pick58
Rnd2
Tate Ratledge
They paid up for Tate Ratledge at Round 2, Pick 26 when waiting would have done the job. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.


