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…
Seven Round Texans Mock Draft 2.0
Finally, the draft is upon us in a matter of hours. We have looked at tons of mock drafts, some changing all the time while some stay around the same picks in regards to team’s draft needs. In my second mock, I plan to look at the draft from a worst case scenario prospective. No draft ever goes exactly how you expect it to so I plan to do this mock based on who may or may not be available on the board. Keep in mind that these picks are based on current draft position, no trading up or back involved. With…
6* Options That Could Be Waiting at #27 for the Texans
It is finally here and the Houston Texans will be on the clock before we know it with the 27th overall pick. It will finally be time to see the work that has been put in by the organization over the off season traveling to see prospects and watching countless hours of film. Will the Texans finally get their wide receiver that Andre Johnson has been asking for or will the Texans play it safe and take another defensive player to add to their young defense? Many fans are calling for the Texans to trade back to get more picks but this is all…
Arian Foster Headed to the Big Screen?
RT @richeisen: Doubt @arianfoster has been compared to Ray Allen but he has been cast in prominent role of RB in Costner movie “Draft Day” — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2013 It looks like Houston Texans running-back Arian Foster will be hitting the big screen in a movie directed by Kevin Costner. The movie is called “Draft Day”, and there is little information outside of this project, but definitely something to watch moving forward when this will occur. Here is the information on the upcoming movie called Draft Day. Foster made an appearance on Hawaii Five-O during the Pro Bowl and looks like he…
Top 100; 2013 NFL Draft Prospects
For those who don’t know, I’m a fairly large amateur draftnik and consider the NFL Draft my favorite non-championship event on the sports calendar. I have been following the draft seriously since 2006 (The infamous VY, Reggie, Mario? class) and casually for much longer. I’ve previously written draft-related pieces for Chron.com’s Fanblog: Texans as well as a guest appearance on Houston Diehards. Pat and I have been exchanging ideas for awhile and we thought it’d be cool if I dropped in at State of the Texans for draft week this year. I do a top 100 rating every year, and Pat was kind enough to give me the space…
SOTT Interview: Colin Anderson, Furman
“….if it was not for Furman, I would probably not be in this situation.” Colin Anderson, Tight end, Furman Colin Anderson might be one of the more underrated tight end prospects in the 2013 NFL Draft that many people do not know about. Anderson played football for the Furman Paladins where he showed up on campus as a 175 pound walk-on quarterback buried in the depth chart. As a Senior, Anderson checked in at 6-4 and 237 lbs. and the Paladin’s starting tight end and one of the offense’s biggest weapons. His final season he had 30 catches for…
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,…
SOTT Interview: Aaron Davis, SMU
“My goal is not to get drafted, my goal is to make an NFL team.” Aaron Davis, SMU, Fullback/Defensive End It’s not often you are able to talk to an NFL prospect, but we recently had the privilege of sitting down with Southern Methodist University’s Aaron Davis. Davis graduated from SMU in December (Majored in Philosophy) and was a part of the turnaround of the Mustangs’ football program the past three seasons. The Mustangs have appeared in three straight bowl games after a 25 year absence from the post season. Davis played a big role on special teams and defense and at times chipped in at fullback. At 6-2 and 290…
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.
Drafting for the Texans; The Positional Outlook
There are many names floating around from analyst on who the Houston Texans might take at #27 overall in next week’s 2013 NFL Draft. Staying away from names of prospects, we decided to look at the positional needs of the Texans and which ones are the most important for the team’s success. If there is one thing Texans fans are realizing, the #27 pick is not as clear as people think the pick should be. Take a look at the breakdown. Top Needs Wide Receiver It is no secret the importance for the Texans to find that wide receiver of…
