Digging Deep: Brennan Williams
In this third part of the Digging Deep series, we look at the Houston Texans’ first pick of the third round, offensive tackle Brennan Williams. Williams was considered a top tackle in the draft before a shoulder injury ended his season with the Tar Heels late in the 2012 season. Williams is everything you want in an offensive tackle, a nasty player that knows how to finish off blocks. We talked to our good friend Doc Heelfire from the Tar Heel Blog and he gave us more insight into the big right tackle. Digging Deep What did Brennan Williams mean…
Texans Draft: Brennan Williams
With the 89th pick The Houston Texans have selected Brennan Williams, offensive tackle from North Carolina. Williams had a labrum injury that ended his season in 2012 and is almost back to 100% strength. His father, Brent Williams, played in the NFL for 8 seasons. He is an athletic offensive lineman and can play the position well. Considered a good pass protector, Williams will be looking to be the right tackle of the future for the Texans. Pick Analysis: The Houston Texans have added another offensive tackle to push any tackle not named Duane Brown. Williams is another piece to the offensive…
SOTT Draft Profile: Kevin Reddick
An inside linebacker from the University of North Carolina, Kevin Reddick was the leader of the Tar Heels’ defense. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the senior. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 2” Weight- 246 pounds Class- Senior Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? Reddick was a steal for UNC out of high school after choosing the Heels over Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee. He was a four-year starter at middle linebacker in Chapel Hill…
SOTT Draft Profile: Giovani Bernard
A star running back from the University of North Carolina, Giovani Bernard was the top playmaker on the UNC offense. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the two-time first-team All-ACC selection. Tale of the Tape Height- 5’ 10” Weight- 205 pounds Class- RS Sophomore Can you give some background info on him and a quick overview of his career? Bernard was a star coming out of high school in Miami. He injured his knee during preseason practice his freshman year at Carolina but quickly lived…
SOTT Draft Profile: Sylvester Williams
An underrated defensive lineman from the University of North Carolina, Sylvester Williams has overcome many obstacles and now is in position to potentially be a first round pick. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the Senior Bowl standout. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 3” Weight- 313 pounds Class- Senior
SOTT Draft Profile: Jonathan Cooper
Offensive line is always a need, so we looked at a highly touted offensive guard from the University of North Carolina, Jonathan Cooper. There is a good chance he should be one of the first offensive guards off the board. We talked with Doc Kennedy of the Tar Heel Blog, a North Carolina Tar Heels community on SB Nation, about the first-team All-ACC performer. Tale of the Tape Height- 6’ 3” Weight- 310 pounds Class- Senior
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…
