2021 NFL Draft: Houston Texans Pre-Draft Analysis, Needs, Mock Draft Picks

2021 NFL Draft: From the college perspective, Houston Texans pre-draft analysis, team needs, mock draft picks, and what they need to do.

2021 NFL Draft: From the college perspective, Houston Texans pre-draft analysis, team needs, mock draft picks, and what they need to do.


Houston Texans 2021 NFL Draft Analysis

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CFN 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
from the college perspective …
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG & C
DE & Edge | DT | LB | CB | Safeties
Top 105 2021 NFL Draft Prospects

Find another pro sports franchise that’s in as big a mess as Houston. Draft-wise, the Texans got next to nothing out of its 2020 class without a first rounder, and now it doesn’t pick until the early third round and only has two picks before the fifth. So …

Best … player … available in the third. This team needs just about everything, and it starts with simply finding options who can potentially start in the near future. However, the odds on getting a consistent NFL starter after the second round are shockingly slim, and they’re almost nothing from the fourth round on, so …

Strength in numbers. The only proven way to push through a rough draft situation is to find one area of need and hammer it hard. The Texans need a receiver or three, but they need defensive help even more.

Start with infrastructure on D. Start taking defensive linemen and keep taking them with the hope of of finding one guy who starts and another who can contribute.

Houston Texans 2021 NFL Draft Analysis: Mock Draft Picks

Before all the trades and craziness changes it up, here’s our guess on the Houston Texans 2 Round NFL Mock Draft early picks.

No picks in the first two rounds

Houston Texans 2021 NFL Draft Analysis: 2021 NFL Draft Picks

3: 67
4: 109
5: 147
5: 158 (from Patriots)
6: 195 (from Cowboys from Patriots)
6: 203 (from Washington from Raiders from Dolphins)
6: 212 (from Saints)
7: 233 (from Bengals)

Houston Texans 2021 NFL Draft Analysis: 2020 NFL Draft Picks

2 DT Ross Blacklock, TCU
3 LB/DE Jonathan Greenard, Florida
4 OT Charlie Heck, North Carolina
4 CB John Reid, Penn State
5 WR Isaiah Coulter, Rhode Island

CFN 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
from the college perspective …
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG & C
DE & Edge | DT | LB | CB | Safeties
Top 105 2021 NFL Draft Prospects
2 Round NFL Mock Draft
Greatest Draft Picks For Each College
ACC | Big Ten | Big 12 | Pac-12 | SEC
32 Greatest Draft Picks of All-Time
2022 Top 32 Pro Prospects | By Position

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2020 NFL Draft: Houston Texans team preview

Everything Houston Texans fans need to know heading into the 2020 NFL Draft

Everything Houston Texans fans need to know heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.

VITALS

Head Coach: Bill O’Brien

General Manager: Bill O’Brien

2019 Record: 10-6

2020 DRAFT PICKS

2 (40)

3 (97)

4 (111)

5 (171)

7 (240)

7 (248)

7 (250)

TEAM NEEDS

Wide Receiver

Despite the fact that the Texans added Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb, wide receiver is still a top need for Houston. The loss of DeAndre Hopkins will leave a huge void for this team. Cooks has had issues with staying on the field in recent years despite being traded multiple times for top picks. The team needs to find a dependable target for Deshaun Watson. Especially when you consider both Cobb and Cooks have had issues staying on the field over the years.

Offensive Line

Protecting Watson should be a priority. Much the reason why the Texans traded for Laremi Tunsil, but the right side of the line needs some attention. Watson has been sacked 106 times over the past two seasons, far too many for Houston’s franchise quarterback. Upgrading either guard is one spot in particular.

Secondary

It was clear that the current secondary wasn’t up to the task in 2019. A team that ranked near the bottom in interceptions should look to find upgrades at cornerback or safety. Houston picked up two former first-round selections at corner, but if they can upgrade the position, it can only help out the team.

TOP TARGETS

Tee Higgins | WR | Clemson

Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU

Brandon Aiyuk | WR | Arizona State

Jeff Gladney | CB | TCU

Trevon Diggs | CB | Alabama

Damien Lewis | OL | LSU

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