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…
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…
Texans Host Anthony Williams from Fresno State
According to reports, Humble native, defensive end Anthony Williams (6-2, 296 lbs.) had a private workout with the Houston Texans. Williams went to high school at Atascocita and graduated from Fresno State where he played for the Bulldogs since 2008. During his time at Fresno State, Williams was slowed by injuries, and missed half of his senior season. In 2012, Williams appeared in 6 games before suffering a foot injury that ended his season. He posted 13 total tackles, 3 TFLs and 1/2 sack for the Bulldogs. Williams is to be reported to have benched pressed 225 lbs.- 44 times which caught the scouts attention.
Trey Diller Visits the Texans
The Houston Texans hosted Spring native and Sam Houston Bearkat, wide receiver Trey Diller. Diller measures at 6-2 and 200 lbs. and during his senior season he caught 62 passes for 927 yards and four touchdowns for the Sam Houston State Bearkats. He led the Southland conference in all-purpose yardage his final season with 1,810 yards. At Sam Houston, Diller in two seasons, posted 77 career receptions with 1196 yards and 7 touchdowns. Diller started his college career at Wofford and also participated in the 2013 NFLPA Bowl All-Star game, where he started to open scouts eyes. Todd McShay took notice of Diller…
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…
Luv Ya Steel Blue: 2013 Draft Special
With the Draft just two weeks away, Mike, Cleaver and Pat take a look at the top prospects and if they could fit with the Texans. They’re also joined by Shane Hallam of DraftCountdown.com to get an expert analysis of what Houston might do in the draft. The trio conducts their Texans mock, talk about an attitude change for the franchise and an all new segment of “Worried or Not Worried” makes blood pressures rise. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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 Bring Back Ryan Harris
Free agent right tackle Ryan Harris will stay with the Texans. Sources: He signs a 1-year contract with Houston. — Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) April 8, 2013 The Houston Texans have decided to resign offensive tackle Ryan Harris for the 2013 season. Harris was brought in prior to the 2012 season before the season started, after the Denver Broncos cut him to set their final roster. Harris shared snaps with fellow right tackle Derek Newton for majority of the 2012 season, and started 2 of the 16 games he appeared in. At 6-5 and 300 lbs. the 6-year veteran is…
