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Draft review: Houston Texans
After analyzing the draft needs of all 32 teams, PFT will review how well each team addressed those needs. Up next: The Houston Texans. What they needed: Wide receiver, outside linebacker, guard, nose tackle, tight end. Who they got: Round 1: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson Round 2: D.J. Swearinger, SS, South Carolina Round 3: Brennan…
J.J. Watt raises $300,000 for charity, charges mound in softball game
J.J. Watt is Houston's most popular current athlete, and it's not hard to see why. The Texans defensive end is charming his town with antics like the above, a fake mound-charge at the J.J. Watt Charity Classic. The event, held this past weekend in Sugar Land, Texas, raised more than $300,000 to help fund after-school athletic programs for kids. Show More Summary
On Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt's fame
Even on a trip to Ireland where he was largely anonymous, J.J. Watt connected with a fan. A tweeted picture led to an offer to serve as Watt's tour guide and, eventually, dinner at a home featuring a dinner menu of casserole provided...Show More Summary
Houston Texans 2013 Draft: Aggregating Report Card Grades from Around the Web
In the eyes of most NFL observers, three years is the minimum amount of time necessary to evaluate the quality of a draft class. The report cards given out less than 24 hours after the conclusion of this year’s proceedings should be regarded as little more than something to feed the relentless media beast. Show More Summary
Houston Texans Undrafted Free Agents: Tracking the Latest Signings
The Houston Texans had a great 2013 NFL draft class—bringing in prospects like DeAndre Hopkins and Sam Montgomery—but didn't stop their efforts to improve their football team when the draft was over. As with every other team in the NFL,...Show More Summary
Weekend Link Love
Texans, we’ve got a few openings left for the upcoming Primal Blueprint Transformation and True Nature Training Seminars in Austin on May 4 and in Houston on May 5. Learn how to live Primal and move naturally! Research of the Week A new study finds that markers of long-term stress (hair cortisol) correlate just as [...]
Grading the Draft: AFC South Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans
The three day 2013 NFL Draft is in the books and it’s time to start the speculation and second guessing of various teams selections. Although the real results of this year’s draft would be felt for several seasons, it’s always interesting to see if various teams addressed their needs during the draft. In this installment [...]
NFL Draft News: Undrafted QB Colin Klein signs with Houston Texans
Several quarterbacks saw their stock plummet down the draft board in the 2013 NFL Draft. Several prospects went undrafted, but weren’t without work for very long. Kansas State quarterback Colin Klien told reporters that his phone started ringing shortly after the draft ended and after discussing matters with his family and agent, he decided on [...]
Ryan Griffin to the Houston Texans: Instant Video Reaction
Player Name: Ryan Griffin Position: TE School: Connecticut Drafted by: Houston Texans Pick Number: Round 6, Pick 33 (201st overall) Tune into the video above to see Bleacher Report’s NFL draft experts break down what this pick means to the Texans. Questions? Comments? Hit us up in the section below! Read more NFL news on BleacherReport.com
Chris Jones to the Houston Texans: Instant Video Reaction
Player Name: Chris Jones Position: DT School: Bowling Green State University Drafted by: Houston Texans Pick Number: Round 6, Pick 30 (198th overall) Tune into the video above to see Bleacher Report’s NFL draft experts break down what this pick means to the Texans. Questions? Comments? Hit us up in the section below! Read more NFL news on BleacherReport.com
Collin Klein Signs Deal With Houston Texans
Collin Klein has found himself a new team, signing a deal with the Houston Texans. Klein confirmed the news on his Twitter account: He had a very decorated career at Kansas State. It wasn't until his junior year that Klein really caught on as a Wildcat. Show More Summary
Ryan Griffin to Texans: How Does TE Fit with Houston?
With the Texans' last pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, I had them selecting Ryan Griffin, the quarterback out of Tulane, since he could have battled with Yates for the backup spot and perhaps become a nice backup. Well, I got the name right, but the wrong player, as the Texans drafted the tight end out of Connecticut. Show More Summary
Chris Jones to Texans: How Does DT Fit with Houston?
The Houston Texans are not a team that drafts a position like nose tackle until rather late. They prefer a more athletic tackle rather than a big one who just takes up space. In that regard, they got the type of player they're looking for in Chris Jones. Show More Summary
Alan Bonner to Texans: How Does WR Fit with Houston?
In the first round, the Houston Texans solved their wide receiver need by drafting DeAndre Hopkins, a perfect complement to Andre Johnson. In the sixth round, the Texans grabbed a second wide receiver. This one, however, came pretty much out of nowhere. Show More Summary
Trevardo Williams to Texans: How Does DE Fit with Houston?
The Houston Texans are clearly looking to address their linebacking need by experimenting a bit with their picks when it comes to stopping the run and falling into coverage. They already have great pass-rushers in J.J. Watt, Whitney Mercilus and others, and added Sam Montgomery to the fold on day two. Show More Summary
Texans grow LB depth with Williams
After grabbing a strongside linebacker in the third round, the Houston Texans went with a weakside linebacker in the fourth: Trevardo Williams from UConn. The Texans will now ideally have Whitney Mercilus and Williams on the weakside...Show More Summary
Brennan Williams to compete with Newton
Brennan Williams, the Houston Texans third-round pick and 89th selection overall in the NFL draft, will have a chance to compete for the starting right tackle job. That’s what offensive line coach John Benton told Houston press while indicating Derek Newton's status is up in the air following what was reportedly major knee surgery. Scouts Inc. Show More Summary
Swearinger can cover TEs for Texans
One offseason debate we’ve had regarding the Houston Texans pertained to inside linebacker. The team didn’t need to spend big dollars or a high pick on their second inside linebacker because he’s a two-down player. But if they had aShow More Summary
Report: Tyrann Mathieu cancelled visits with Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans
LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu doesn't have any margin for error when it comes to his draft stock. The substance abuse issues that caused him to get booted off the Tigers' roster before the 2012 season, and caused him to fail more drug...Show More Summary
Warmack salutes Colts' Drake Nevis
One of the guys Chance Warmack will be asked to slow is Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt. Warmack spoke of him when the Titans introduced their first-round pick today. When I asked the guard out of Alabama who ranked as his...Show More Summary