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Draft Grade — Texans
Overall
B-
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
A sensible, unshowy class lands the Texans a B-. There is a lot to like until you notice running back is still a hole. The Texans never got to the one that mattered most. A sturdy weekend that grades out a B-.
They left with wide receiver solved and the rest of the wish list mostly ticked off. Building through the lines is a philosophy, and they stuck to it.
A workmanlike haul that should hold up just fine.
Pick Analysis
Pick28
Rnd1
Monroe Freeling
By-the-book stuff, Monroe Freeling at No. 28 squarely in line with his ranking. It fills a real need, too.
Pick38
Rnd2
Emmanuel Pregnon
Emmanuel Pregnon at pick No. 38 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick59
Rnd2
Omar Cooper Jr.
No edge and no loss on Omar Cooper Jr. in slot 59; it is a wash and a sensible one. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.



