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Powerful DRAFTING FOR THETexans
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Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
B-
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
Skattebo should have been long gone. The Texans pounced, and earned a B-. The best pick of the weekend was also the simplest. The Texans watched Cam Skattebo slide 132 picks past his grade and did not hesitate.
For all the activity, wide receiver went untouched, which is hard to explain. Reaching for Booker left real value on the table behind him. Running back is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it.
Bottom line, more hits than misses and a roster nudged the right way.
Pick Analysis
Pick25
Rnd1
Tyler Booker
They jumped the gun on Tyler Booker, taking him earlier than his grade liked. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick58
Rnd2
Deone Walker
Deone Walker in slot 58 is early enough to raise a brow, if not a full objection. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick89
Rnd3
Andrew Mukuba
Andrew Mukuba in pick No. 89 is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. Useful body for a position without much behind the starter.
Pick126
Rnd4
Oronde Gadsden II
No edge and no loss on Oronde Gadsden II in No. 126; it is a wash and a sensible one. The roster fit checks out.
Pick165
Rnd5
Smael Mondon Jr.
Circle this one: Smael Mondon Jr. at Round 5, Pick 28 is a fall that decides a draft. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick241
Rnd7
Cam Skattebo
They barely believed it either: Cam Skattebo still on the board at the 241st pick. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.