Texans 2013 Draft Class Breakdown
The draft is over, the picks are in and all of the hard work has been summed up into 9 selections. What do you think? Good, bad or indifferent? The Texans’ draft haul addressed all of their needs and filled most of the holes needed to solidify their team. Now we will look at all of the draft picks and break down how they will translate into the Texans system. First Round No. 27 overall DeAndre “Nuk” Hopkins / Wide Receiver SOTT Analysis: Hopkins is the epitome of a technician at wider receiver. He runs great routes and is…
2013 Texans UDFA/Rookie Mini Camp List
Here is a list of the Houston Texans undrafted free agents that will be invited to the Texans’ rookie minicamp. These have not be confirmed by the team. 2013 UDFA/Rookie Mini Camp Class Offense Zach Boren, Ohio State, Fullback, 6-1 241 lbs. Graham Pocic, Center, Illinois, 6-7 310 lbs. TRYOUT Dann O’Neill, Western Michigan, Offensive Tackle, 6-8 305 lbs. Marlon Brown, Georgia, Wide Receiver, 6-4 213 lbs. Raymond Graham, Pittsburgh, Running back, 5-9 190 lbs. Uzoma Nwachukwu, Texas A&M, Wide Receiver, 6-0 194 lbs. Jon Opperud, Montana, Offensive Tackle, 6-7 302 lbs. Andy Cruse, Miami (OH), Wide Receiver, 6-3 212 lbs. Bryan Collins, SMU, Offensive Guard,…
Texans Draft: David Quessenberry
With the 176th pick The Houston Texans have drafted offensive tackle David Quessenberry from San Jose State University. Quessenberry is one of the more versatile offensive lineman in this draft and has the skill set to play any position on the offensive line. He really stood out at the 2013 Senior Bowl where he opened some eyes when he held his own versus better competition. A former tight end, he has the skill set to move and get to the second level in the run game and has the athleticism to stay with quicker rushers. Pick Analysis: This pick is built for the future and…
Texans Draft: Trevardo Williams
With the 124th pick The Houston Texans have selected defensive end/outside linebacker Trevardo Williams from the University of Connecticut. Williams is the essence of what a pass rusher is and looks to bolster a questionable 2012 pass rushing team. Williams is an explosive player with natural pass rushing ability. He can close on ball carriers with ease and is an athletic piece that can be moved around due to his ability. Pick Analysis: Williams is to be competing at the weak side outside linebacker position, and using his pass rush ability is what will be needed from the beginning. It will be interesting…
Texans Draft: Sam Montgomery
With the 95th pick The Houston Texans selected defensive end Sam Montgomery from Louisiana State University. Montgomery looks like he will be playing outside linebacker for the Texans moving forward, which will add some much-needed depth for Brooks Reed and Whitney Mercilus. Montgomery was questioned coming out of the combine about his play on the field and was taken off many NFL draft boards for this. He has short area quickness that can be utilized in pass rush situations and has some toughness that was learned by playing in the SEC. Pick Analysis: This is a risky pick but provides some good depth…
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…
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: 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…
