The tape said wait; the Texans did not. Seth McGowan went at No. 25, a good 386 picks before the board was ready. Some smart calls, some head-scratchers, and a C- in the wash.

Getting Nelson where they did is the sort of value that quietly makes a class. The edge rusher hole is the one line item this class does not answer.

Job largely done: running back settled and 4 of 8 of the wish list covered. They came away with juice, if not much beef up front.

Bottom line, the swing picks will decide whether this ages well.