SOTT Interview, Texans Rookie Orhian Johnson
Orhian Johnson has a real quality skill set that NFL teams look for and the Houston Texans realized what he was and is. Spending four seasons in Columbus, Ohio, Johnson attended one of the more storied schools in the country at The Ohio State University. Johnson was just too good for the Texans to pass up and not have him in a Texans’ uniform. Johnson started 23 games for the Buckeyes between 2009 and 2012 and appeared in 49 total games, racking up over 130 total tackles. “I feel like I can play either safety position. I can play deep,…
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…
Texans Twitter Account Showing Their Draft Hand?
The Houston Texans official twitter account is up to some interesting activity as of today. Our good friend of the site, Lamont (From Houston Media Watch), let the world know what was happening with some new “follows” from the team’s account. See Who The Texans Followed We don’t know if this is something to take to draft day, but is intriguing none the less.
LiDarral Bailey Hosted by Texans
The Houston Texans hosted University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s LiDarral Bailey who was the Crusaders quarterback. Bailey (5-11, 175 lbs.) his Senior season threw from 2,642 yard with a 70.7 completion percentage and 30 touchdowns to only 3 interceptions. He also ran from 1,102 yards with 15 touchdowns averaging 6.4 yards a carry. Bailey participated in the inaugural Dream Bowl game in Salem, Virginia where he earned Offensive MVP honors in a 37-0 win. The Dream Bowl game is a showcase of the best NCAA D-III and NAIA players from across the country. He is being looked at as a running back by NFL teams and will have to be brought into…
Aggies’ Jones and McNeal Workout for Texans
The Houston Texans hosted two Texas A&M Aggies at a private workout at the Methodist Training Center. Aggies wide receiver, Kenric McNeal (pictured above) and defensive back C.J. Jones were some of the workouts on a busy Saturday for the Texans. McNeal ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash, and impressed according to reports from his workout. As a Senior, McNeal (6-1, 184 lbs.) had 19 receptions for 265 yards and 2 touchdowns, and for his career he had 56 receptions for 665 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensive back C.J. Jones, a Houston native, was used mainly on special teams for…
Texans Bring Phillip Steward in for Private Workout
Phillip Steward, from University of Houston, was brought in for a private workout with the Houston Texans early today. Steward, a 6’1″, 237 lb., senior outside linebacker, was elected 2012 All-Conference USA First Team by the coaches. Steward led Conference USA and was 14th nationally with eleven sacks. He led the conference and was fourth nationally with five forced fumbles. Additionally, he was second in the conference and ninth nationally with 19 tackles for loss. Finally, Steward led all linebackers nationally with six interceptions his junior year. Steward was not only a stand out in his performance, but was also…
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….
Houston Texans “Super Draft” 2002-2012
It’s not often when you get a chance to do something that takes vision and time to put together, which turns into one of the more interesting posts we have done in some time. We enlisted the help of TX Cleaver, Big Ron and Jake Langerkamp, who have been fans with the team since it’s inception in 2002. We asked all three to join us in a mock draft using, as players to draft from, only the Houston Texans’ players who have ever suited up for the team since 2002. All three were intrigued by the idea and immediately accepted the offer. Of course, we only used four…
D.J. Hayden Slated to Workout for Texans
Houson CB D.J. Hayden will work out 4/2 w/ Texans. Will do sguttle, jumps and send results to all teams. Has 7 total visits. Rising fast. — Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 25, 2013 According to NFL Network’s Gil Brandt, the Houston Texans will host hometown product, cornerback D.J. Hayden in a private workout. Hayden graduated from the University of Houston and garnered first team All Conference selection as a defensive back in 2012 when he posted four interceptions in 9 appearances for the Cougars. Hayden suffered a freak injury in collision in practice that resulted in a tear of the inferior vena cava in the heart that ended…
SOTT Draft Profile: Kenjon Barner
When you think of the Oregon Ducks, you think about speed. That is exactly what running back Kenjon Barner is. Barner was a key piece of the Oregon offense and scored 19 touchdowns on the ground, averaging over seven yards a carry. We talked to Michael Welbon from FishDuck, a site that covers the Oregon Ducks, and he helped us get a little more insight into the explosive runningback. You can also see their interview with Barner from January. Tale of the Tape #24 Kenjon Barner Position: Running Back Height: 5’11″ Weight: 192 City/State: Riverside, Calif. High School: Notre Dame HS CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING …
