One more roster need the Houston Texans must address in the 2023 offseason is receiver.
With the roster set after the first wave of free agency, the Texans’ biggest holes are at quarterback, receiver, and edge rusher. One of the biggest locks of the offseason is Houston will use their No. 2 overall pick on quarterback, which means the No. 12 overall pick may be used on either receiver or edge defender.
Why not use the No. 12 pick as part of a trade package to get a proven receiver?
According to Sam Monson from Pro Football Focus, one of the teams that would make sense for Denver Broncos wideout Jerry Jeudy would be the Texans.
Jeudy has been an elite separator in the NFL, excelling against man coverage, but has yet to fully realize his potential within a struggling offense. He may be limited to a No. 2 type of role in the NFL, but he can be an exceptionally effective receiver as part of a receiving corps in a more functional passing offense. Several teams would love to have him as a complement to their already established No. 1 option.
Monson concludes the New England Patriots would be the best fit entirely for Jeudy.
If the Texans wanted to get a veteran wideout to solidify their No. 1 position, Jeudy would be an option. Given that he was also a former Alabama product, he would meld well with John Metchie. No doubt he should be able to get on the same page if the Texans actually land Bryce Young.
To have a seat at the table, the Broncos are requiring at least a first-round pick. Using the Bill O’Brien trade value chart, assuredly sending No. 12 overall (Round 1), No. 73 overall (Round 3) and a 2024 fourth-rounder would be able to secure Jeudy and a 2023 sixth-round pick (195 overall).
The Texans could also exercise Jeudy’s fifth-year option to evaluate whether or not they want the 6-1, 193-pound wideout to be a part of their future. If not, Houston still has twin first-round picks in 2024 to add a young No. 1 receiver.
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