Getting defensive back help
2nd round (40th overall) — S Grant Delpit, LSU
With the Texans first selection of the 2020 NFL Draft, I decided to stay put and landed on Louisiana State safety Grant Delpit without trading up. The selection of Delpit creates an excellent future duo with Justin Reid, regardless if brother Eric Reid does end up joining Houston for the 2020 campaign. Delpit is excellent in coverage and has a knack for finding the ball. Despite his problems tackling, the dynamic talent represents an upgrade from Tashaun Gipson that could also slide into the nickel position if needed.
3rd round (90th overall) — OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn
Tega Wanohgo was a second-team All-SEC selection following his senior year at Auburn. The 6’5, 300 pound tackle represents an excellent insurance policy if Tytus Howard were to go down again and would be an excellent play at right guard while he works through some of the technical nuances of offensive line play that troubled him at Auburn. This isn’t the team’s biggest need but he represents amazing value at #90 and would certainly find playing time in 2020.
4th round (111th pick) — CB Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech
Although only standing at 5-8, Robertson was a feisty cornerback at Louisiana Tech who more than showed that he could hold his own. He was a freshman all-American in 2018 and would lead Tech in interceptions during all three of his seasons. His lack of physical traits mean that Robertson is unlikely to be selected high however, in an evolving NFL where we see teams play additional corners more every season, Robertson could slide into the nickel corner position as a rookie and potentially grow into a bigger role. His ball skills are too much for the Texans to pass on.
5th round (171st overall) — OLB Anfernee Jennings, Alabama
In the fifth round, the redshirt Senior from Alabama represents a value selection for the Texans. Jennings could play limited snap at outside linebacker and potentially contribute to a pass-rush that many are troubled about for Houston. In 2019, Jennings was an All-SEC selection and that kind of blue-blood talented is simply too much for the Texans to let slide this late into the draft.
7th round (240th overall) — CB Essang Bassey, Wake Forest
Bassey had an excellent sophomore campaign with the Demon Deacons and was discussed as a first 3-4 round selection leading into 2019. His poor play works to the Texans advantage, as they take a third pick to attempt to bolster the secondary in a pass-happy AFC.
7th round (248th overall) — WR Kendrick Rogers, Texas A&M
With a loaded receiver corps, Rogers is unlikely to see the field but would represent the team’s largest body at the position and would have a chance to learn and develop before potentially serving as a red-zone threat in 2021. Not to mention a potential early entrance if wide receiver injuries play out as many anticipate with the Texans cast of wideouts.
7th round (250th overall) — G Michael Onwenu, Michigan
Onwenu represents insurance at the guard position for a Texans offensive line that can never seem to stay healthy.