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Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
B-
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
Grand theft in the 241st overall pick: the Texans steal Tuten and grade out a B-. The best pick of the weekend was also the simplest. The Texans watched Bhayshul Tuten slide 84 picks past his grade and did not hesitate. Solid and sensible more than spectacular: a B-.
The Nwankpa reach is the anchor dragging on the value grade. The wide receiver hole is the one line item this class does not answer. They went 4 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for.
All told, a draft that does its job without fuss, and there is real value in that.
Pick Analysis
Pick25
Rnd1
Tyler Booker
In the 25th pick they get protection for the quarterback, reach and all. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick58
Rnd2
Deone Walker
Deone Walker at pick No. 58 is a conviction pick that outran the value. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick89
Rnd3
Tyler Warren
Taking Tyler Warren in pick 89 is close to grand larceny; a tight end that good had no business lasting this long. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick126
Rnd4
Andrew Mukuba
A safety of that caliber at No. 126 is the definition of value, full stop. A minor itch, scratched.
Pick164
Rnd5
Xavier Nwankpa
Xavier Nwankpa in Round 5, Pick 27 is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.
Pick241
Rnd7
Bhayshul Tuten
They barely believed it either: Bhayshul Tuten still on the board at the Round 7 slot. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.






