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jaytex DRAFTING FOR THETexans
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Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
B-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
The steal of the weekend belongs to the Texans and Fitzgerald: B-. The Texans spent the weekend waiting on one name, and it fell: Ryan Fitzgerald, the No. 117 name on the board, in Round 7, Pick 25.
The edge rusher spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. They will need Booker to outplay his draft slot in a hurry to justify it. Running back was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.
Nothing here to lose sleep over, and plenty to feel decent about.
Pick Analysis
Pick25
Rnd1
Tyler Booker
In pick No. 25 they get a long-term starter on the line, even if it was a touch early. A real need, handled.
Pick58
Rnd2
Alfred Collins
A straight-up fair deal on Alfred Collins at the Round 2 slot, value and slot in agreement. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick89
Rnd3
Jayden Higgins
Jayden Higgins in pick 89 is a bargain the rest of the room will envy. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick126
Rnd4
Dylan Sampson
Dylan Sampson at slot 126 is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick165
Rnd5
Smael Mondon Jr.
Smael Mondon Jr. in No. 165 is a gift, value that borders on unfair. The roster fit checks out.
Pick241
Rnd7
Ryan Fitzgerald
Ryan Fitzgerald in the 241st pick is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. They doubled down on a strength rather than a need.