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Powerful DRAFTING FOR THETexans
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Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
B-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
No fireworks, just a tidy B- for the Texans. They will call it conviction in the building and a reach everywhere else: Jalen Travis, 48 picks early at the 241st overall pick. No fireworks, but a solid B-.
On value alone, Jackson makes the weekend a net positive. They punted on running back, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest.
The offense got the lion's share of the attention.
In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.
Pick Analysis
Pick25
Rnd1
Tyler Warren
In pick 25 they get a red-zone target to build around, and a steal at that.
Pick58
Rnd2
Marcus Mbow
Marcus Mbow at No. 58 is a sensible buy, a touch better than market for the offensive lineman. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick79
Rnd3
Donovan Jackson
Donovan Jackson is a better player than slot 79 suggests; smart patience, rewarded. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick89
Rnd3
Deone Walker
Fair-plus on Deone Walker, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick166
Rnd5
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Dont'e Thornton Jr. at the 166th pick is a clear overpay, with better names still on the board. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick236
Rnd7
Cam Jackson
Nothing to complain about; Cam Jackson went a shade earlier than his grade, which is fine. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick241
Rnd7
Jalen Travis
They reached into another round for Jalen Travis, and the board is nowhere close to agreeing. A need, and now a little less of one.







