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Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
C+
ValueC-
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
Some hits, some head-scratchers, and a C+ for the Texans. When the story of this class is written, it opens with Dylan Fairchild at Round 2, Pick 26, a reach of 47 spots that the board flatly disagrees with. It nets out a thoroughly average C+.
Vinson falling to them is the kind of break a good board is built to catch. They will regret leaving edge rusher for another day if the season turns on it.
It grades out a shrug today, with plenty of room to move either way.
Pick Analysis
Pick25
Rnd1
Cameron Williams
In Round 1, Pick 25 they get a cornerstone up front, even if it was a touch early. A real need, handled.
Pick58
Rnd2
Dylan Fairchild
They reached a country mile for Dylan Fairchild at pick No. 58, and the board is aghast. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick89
Rnd3
Jordan Phillips
A big swing on Jordan Phillips at the Round 3 slot, well ahead of any board in the building. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick127
Rnd4
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
A real head-scratcher, Dont'e Thornton Jr. in No. 127 is miles ahead of his ranking. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick167
Rnd5
Raheim Sanders
A running back of that caliber at the 167th overall pick is the definition of value, full stop. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick243
Rnd7
Carson Vinson
Carson Vinson at pick 243 is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.