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Joel DRAFTING FOR THETexans
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Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
C-
ValueB
NeedB-
TradesF
FutureB
A costly weekend of dealing drags the Texans to a C-. You can lose a draft before you make a pick. The Texans did it at the trade table, overpaying to chase players the board did not price nearly as high. It nets out a thoroughly average C-.
The running back spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. Linebacker was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job. Nearly every premium pick went to that side of the ball.
Hit on Barrett Carter and the swing picks, and this ages a lot better than it grades today.
Pick Analysis
Pick89
Rnd3
Barrett Carter
Fair-plus on Barrett Carter, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. It fills a real need, too.







