Yup

I like the pick. Sue me. Fills the position of clearest need. Would not be shocked to see them go after another interior OL tomorrow although I know good and well Demeco isn't going to resist adding another defensive piece first

dixichkn said:

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I like the pick. Sue me. Fills the position of clearest need. Would not be shocked to see them go after another interior OL tomorrow although I know good and well Demeco isn't going to resist adding another defensive piece first

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They need DE, DL, LB, and DB…IMO.

MelvinUdall said:

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dixichkn said:

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I like the pick. Sue me. Fills the position of clearest need. Would not be shocked to see them go after another interior OL tomorrow although I know good and well Demeco isn't going to resist adding another defensive piece first

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They need DE, DL, LB, and DB…IMO.

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Ideally we get McDonald and Hill/Rodriguez. McDonald may not make it to our first pick tomorrow, but Hill should be there by the second pick tomorrow.

OL, DT, LB, RB

there isn't a DE in this draft that can start for us with Anderson and Hunter already on the roster.

MAROON said:

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OL, DT, LB, RB

there isn't a DE in this draft that can start for us with Anderson and Hunter already on the roster.

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Correct. But they only signed Hunter to a one year extension. And the man is 32 yrs old. Time to start looking for his replacement. No way in hell Cashius makes it back down to us, is there?

I agree McDonald is the more likely (and needed) pick if he's there

MAROON said:

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OL, DT, LB, RB

there isn't a DE in this draft that can start for us with Anderson and Hunter already on the roster.

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They rotate their DE's quite a bit and they don't have Autry and Barnett this upcoming season and they played quite a few snaps.

Edge will almost certainly be a priority, for depth this year and for the future.


Same with LB.

On to today. I'm hoping we get one of these LB's today. DL help also makes sense.

I like Keylan Rutledge. Very good football player and brings the attitude/mindset that the Texans want to have. I hate that they had to trade up to get him, but I felt better when I realized they gave up the 69th pick and not the 59th pick.

Hate that Jadarian Price went off the board last night. Really wanted him. Hope they add Mike Washington today, because I don't know that Montgomery/Marks is good enough for a team that wants to run the ball consistently. Washington has some flaws, but he is fast and runs hard. He impressed me when the Ags played them earlier this season.

I feel strongly that their first pick today will be best defensive player available.

More than likely at #38, one of Howell, Hill or Rodriguez will be available if their grades are anywhere close to the talking heads.

They must have loved Rutledge a lot better than standing pat and taking Lomu. I hate moving from #69 to #91 so hopefully Rutledge pays off.

Agree, I think it will be best DL or LB available.

Not trying to start another Caserio thread. But this is an example of why I am good moving on from Caserio. Yes, he got a guy we needed and fits and someone the coaching staff clearly wanted. But sure looks like an overpay to move up two spots. I think he wastes a ton of draft capital moving around because all the trade charts show we usually lose, whether moving up or down. I don't think he is a bad GM, but I think we can do better.

Anyway, I hope its a successful day for the Texans. Lots of good players on the board and plenty of areas where we can use additional depth. For today would love to put some more defensive talent in the pipeline, would take another IOL, and interested in another receiver.

Also wouldn't hate CB today. There are some good players available still and we are in trouble if Sting or Kamari get dinged up.

I'm fine with moving back for an OL who can contribute via play and culture. In fact, I would suspect we trade up again today/tomorrow.

The Texans don't need a bunch of guys, just a few of the right guys. Caserio has hit well in rounds 2-4 with Lassiter, Bullock, Pitre, Woody. I'm of the view he should trade or 5+ round picks and get 4 solid picks in the 1-3 rounds.

Caserio has constructed one of the strongest overall rosters in the NFL, there's not a lot of "needs" like other teams have.

Agree with that for sure. Rick Smith and Brian Gaine were way too conservative. Anyway, differing views on Nick C. But I hope he is wildly successful and Texans make the next jump to an elite Super Bowl contending team.

As others said, outside of OL, Nick has constructed a very good roster. And we're now at a point where we need to get picks right more than hoard them. If the guy's a player, dropping back in the 3rd to make sure you get him is no big deal. Time will tell.

JCA1 said:

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As others said, outside of OL, Nick has constructed a very good roster. And we're now at a point where we need to get picks right more than hoard them. If the guy's a player, dropping back in the 3rd to make sure you get him is no big deal. Time will tell.

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That's my thought. I also didn't love trading up but if that's their guy then do it. He's a culture fit for a team that wants to be nasty.

Do we think he's a guard or trying him at center?

Texans have lots of options today to get quality players at spots of need. I could see them going OL, DL or LB with their next pick.

Texans are clearly focused on being able to the run the ball this year which makes me very excited. Defense and running the ball travels.

LB12MEEN said:

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Texans have lots of options today to get quality players at spots of need. I could see them going OL, DL or LB with their next pick.

Texans are clearly focused on being able to the run the ball this year which makes me very excited. Defense and running the ball travels.

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Does having a QB who doesn't throw a pick every other play travel? Asking for a friend…..

I don't mind Caserio and the way he wheels and deals because let's face it...Very few late round picks end up doing much in the NFL. How often do these later round picks actually stick and contribute?

Yes I understand the need for depth but I like that he uses those later round picks to get his dudes.

It's a quality over quantity approach and I like it.

What about Jermond McCoy at CB…I know he still recovering from injury, but has been considered a top 10 talent in the draft.

This is only interesting because it indicates trading with the Yankees is not off limits (unless he is the reason the trade didn't happen). You'd hope the GM wouldn't get that far in trade negotiations with a team if the owner has a "no trade policy" with that team.

Ben Rice could have been an Astro? 🤔

Back in 2024, when the Astros were exploring a deal involving OF Kyle Tucker, Ben Rice was “one of the names that was consistently talked about that was in the package that would have been in the return for Kyle Tucker,” via @CrushCityShow. pic.twitter.com/GLMcRk1wtu

— SleeperAstros (@SleeperAstros) April 24, 2026

Caserio seems to be addicted to the action of the draft. I'm not necessarily a fan of making trades to move up a slot or two. But who knows. Maybe the lineman was fixing to be picked by either team ahead of them.

Initially was not a fan, not because I disliked the player, but because I had not seen him projected in the 1st round (given that was by the pundits and not GM's/coaches) and I did not like giving up a 2nd for a 3rd to move up 2 spots. Now that it's swapping 3rds and seeing more of his nasty streak, I'm starting to love the pick.

I think we probably go DT with the next pick. If Stowers is available at our 2nd pick tonight, I would love to see us draft him. Want to add another impact player on offense.

The #Texans didn’t have to move far or give up much to acquire Keylan Rutledge. The Texans didn’t want to take any chance of losing out on a player they love. A league source said there was an actual threat that they could have potentially lost out on Rutledge within the AFC…

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 24, 2026

MaxPower said:

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JCA1 said:

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As others said, outside of OL, Nick has constructed a very good roster. And we're now at a point where we need to get picks right more than hoard them. If the guy's a player, dropping back in the 3rd to make sure you get him is no big deal. Time will tell.

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That's my thought. I also didn't love trading up but if that's their guy then do it. He's a culture fit for a team that wants to be nasty.

Do we think he's a guard or trying him at center?

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Rutledge says he can play any of the three IOL spots, so I imagine he'll at least get a look at center. If he can handle it, he is probably your starting center. If not, he is your best OG off the bench this season and gets to learn behind Wyatt Teller.

I've seen a lot of clips on social media from various draft experts saying they loved this guy. Excited to see what he can do. I have no problem with taking him in the first round, although I was concerned last night when social media was saying we had included 59 in the trade. After seeing the actual compensation, I'm good with Rutledge. Sounds like a "swarmy" guy. Anytime a lineman is described as tough or physical or nasty, I'm on board.

CJ is whole other topic. He might be a head case now and if so I think the Texans will move on from him if that stays the same next year.

The two areas I noted will help any QB look better, whether that's CJ if he turns things around or a new guy.