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Draft Selections
Mason Graham Head Shot
PICK: 25 RND: 1 (HOU)
Mason Graham
DT Michigan
Nick Emmanwori Head Shot
PICK: 57 RND: 2 (HOU)
Nick Emmanwori
S South Carolina
Luke Kandra Head Shot
PICK: 89 RND: 3 (HOU)
Luke Kandra
OG Cincinnati
Barrett Carter Head Shot
PICK: 126 RND: 4 (HOU)
Barrett Carter
LB Clemson
Devin Neal Head Shot
PICK: 164 RND: 5 (HOU)
Devin Neal
RB Kansas
Terrance Ferguson Head Shot
PICK: 241 RND: 7 (HOU)
Terrance Ferguson
TE Oregon
Draft Grade — Texans
Overall B
ValueA NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
The Texans let Neal fall and pounced. Final grade: B.

You build a draft on nights like this. Devin Neal had no business being available in pick No. 164, and the Texans did the only sane thing and turned in the card. A sturdy weekend that grades out a B.

The Kandra pick is the one the value grade keeps tripping over. The wide receiver spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. Job largely done: running back settled and 5 of 8 of the wish list covered.

Nearly every premium pick went to that side of the ball.

In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.

Pick Analysis
Pick25 Rnd1 Mason Graham
In the 25th overall pick they get a run-stuffing presence up front, and a steal at that. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick57 Rnd2 Nick Emmanwori
They barely believed it either: Nick Emmanwori still on the board at pick No. 57. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick89 Rnd3 Luke Kandra
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Luke Kandra. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick126 Rnd4 Barrett Carter
Barrett Carter in the Round 4 slot is a gift, value that borders on unfair. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick164 Rnd5 Devin Neal
Steal is underselling it; Devin Neal at the 164th pick is a heist with the alarm still ringing. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick241 Rnd7 Terrance Ferguson
Terrance Ferguson at No. 241 is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. A need, and now a little less of one.