Texans coach Lovie Smith at UGA. pic.twitter.com/XpblbFdz9i
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) March 16, 2022
Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith was on campus at the Georgia Bulldogs’ pro day Wednesday.
On the same day the new league year kicks off, the fifth full-time coach in Texans history was at the national champion’s indoor practice facility taking in the pro day.
The Texans have a shot at some of the players Georgia has to offer. Linebacker Nakobe Dean may be too high of a pick for them at No. 3 overall, but edge rusher Travon Walker is working his way into the top-10 in mock drafts. Houston could also take a look at defensive lineman Jordan Davis early in the second round. Derion Kendrick could give the Texans help on the backend at cornerback. If the Texans want to address safety with a later pick, Lewis Cine is a player to keep in mind.
Smith told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on March 2 that he feels his time at the University of Illinois from 2016-20 gives him an edge when it comes to evaluating college players.
“One good thing about my time in college. too, a lot of these guys we interviewed and kind of recruited them,” said Smith. “I feel like I have a head start on some of that, too. There’s a lot of value you can get.”