DeAndre Hopkins Arrives in Houston
New Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has arrived in Houston. WR DeAndre Hopkins and his mother Sabrina in front of his new locker #Texans @nukdabombtwitter.com/HoustonTexans/… — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 26, 2013 Updates from his Press Conference First-round draft pick @nukdabomb at his 1st press conference as a Texan. #NFLDraft twitter.com/HoustonTexans/… — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 26, 2013 The new #Texans receiver and a bottle of water.twitpic.com/cm56gp — Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) April 26, 2013 ON the phone call last night from the Texans: “My agent tapped me on the shoulder and said ‘this could be…
Texans Draft: DeAndre Hopkins
With the 27th Overall Pick The Houston Texans, in the 2013 NFL draft, have selected DeAndre Hopkins from Clemson University and have added one of the most complete wide receivers in the draft. During his senior season, Hopkins posted 82 receptions for 1,404 yards and 18 touchdowns. In three seasons at Death Valley, he had 27 total touchdowns and showed he can create as a wide receiver many ways. He can play across the middle or go over the top of defenses. Analysis: The Texans have finally added that elusive wide receiver that the team has needed for some time. Hopkins will get every opportunity to…
SOTT Interview: Xavier Brewer, Clemson
“You can’t help but think about the draft coming up. Have to take it one day at a time. You have to do everything you can to get ready for this upcoming weekend.” Xavier Brewer, Defensive Back , Clemson Xavier Brewer came from one of the more storied programs in college football, Clemson University. He has always had football in his blood. His father played for the Denver Broncos while his brother played for the San Francisco 49ers. As far back as he can remember, Brewer knew he was shooting for the NFL. Brewer graduated from Clemson with a degree in Psychology in May,…
Texans 2013 Prospect List
A compiled list of prospects that the Texans have talked to since the start of the draft process. We understand that NFL TEAMS talk to as many prospects as they can, but still interesting to see the names. East West Shrine Game Anthony Amos, Wide Receiver, Middle Tennessee State (5-11, 183 lbs.) Gerald Hodges, Outside Linebacker, Penn. State (6-1, 239 lbs.) Eric Kush, Center, California (PA) (6-4, 304 lbs.) Kayvon Webster, Cornerback, South Florida (5-10, 194 lbs.) Sio Moore, Linebacker, Connecticut (6-2, 229 lbs.) Senior Bowl Hugh Thorton, Offensive Guard, Illinois (6-3, 320 lbs.) Mike Glennon, Quarterback, N.C….
Texans Have Plenty of Wide Receiver Options
”We need another playmaker (at receiver). We want more speed at receiver. Andre (Johnson) had a great year, but we can’t expect him to carry the load for all the receivers.” – Houston Texans Owner, Bob McNair It is that time of year where Houston Texans fans will start clamoring to find out who might be the next draft pick of the hometown team. We helped out and put together the top wide receivers of this 2013 NFL draft that are considered to be picks in the top two rounds. There are plenty of wide receivers that could fit…
Texans Talking At Senior Bowl
Here is a list of players the Houston Texans have started gathering information from at the 2013 Senior Bowl. The #Texans and every NFL teams mission during this draft time. Talk to as many prospects as they can. 150, the # given to @shanephallam. — PDS (@PatDStat) January 20, 2013 According to @alexdunlapnfl the #Texans scouts are having a good deal of dialogue with #Illinois OG Hugh Thorton 6-4, 310 lbs. #SeniorBowl — PDS (@PatDStat) January 20, 2013 According to @alexdunlapnfl the #Texans are now speaking with Mike Glennon (6-6, 232 lbs) Quarterback NC State. #SeniorBowl…
The Night Rider: An Interview with Rennie Moore
”I am thankful that the coaches saw the football player in me and I’m ready to battle for the Texans.” Rennie Moore, Defensive End, Houston Texans, Clemson It is not often when everything comes together last minute but for Clemson Tiger, Rennie Moore, that was the case. Moore is the definition of hard work that paid off and after an impressive senior season at Death Valley, the Houston Texans came knocking on his door. At 6-3 245 lbs., the former defensive end will be lining up in the same position for the Texans when camp starts, and trust me Moore is more…
Texans Profiles: The UDFA
Very impressed with the Houston Texans draft class, the team did not stop after the draft getting some more work done. The Texans front office has put together what appears to be one of the more impressive undrafted rookie free agent groups we have seen in some time. The class is headlined with three players who in our estimation have real shots at making the Texans roster, and the reason why these three did not get drafted is still puzzling. Even still, this 2012 draft crop of rookies has the chance to be one of the deepest in Texans’ history. The Texans…
Scouting the Draft for a Mario Williams Replacement
This is an installment from State of the Texans feature Columnist, Mike Kerns. Even before the eventual departure of Mario Williams to free agency, it is always said of a Wade Phillips 3-4 defense that one can never have enough linebackers. Be it inside or outside, you can’t have another situation like last season where Connor Barwin and Brooks Reed were playing virtually every snap and giving the trainer with the oxygen masks a workout after every play. With this logic in mind combined with this little event known as the NFL Draft right around the corner, my…
