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Powerful DRAFTING FOR THETexans
Draft Selections
Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
B
ValueA
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
Good, not great, for the Texans: B. The Texans looked at the value chart, folded it up, and took Thor Griffith at the 243rd overall pick regardless, 66 picks early. No fireworks, but a solid B.
However the rest shakes out, Warren at that price is a win they earned. They punted on running back, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest.
Wide receiver was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.
In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the running back spot they never got to.
Pick Analysis
Pick25
Rnd1
Mason Graham
In the 25th pick they get an anchor for the defensive front, and a steal at that. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick58
Rnd2
Tyler Warren
Tyler Warren at pick No. 58 is daylight robbery; nobody expected him to last. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick89
Rnd3
Tate Ratledge
A tidy bit of business in the Round 3 slot, where Tate Ratledge graded well above the range. It fills a real need, too.
Pick127
Rnd4
Tez Johnson
They will replay Tez Johnson at the 127th overall pick for years; that is how good the value is. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick167
Rnd5
Jackson Slater
A top-tier offensive lineman at a bargain, Jackson Slater in pick 167, plain and simple. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick243
Rnd7
Thor Griffith
Thor Griffith at No. 243 is a steep price for a hunch, hard to square with any board. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.