Texans Pre-Combine Mock Draft Secondary

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12.10.2022 @ 03.46

HOUSTON -- There's plenty that will be said about the from now until. Did general manager make the right call in hiring coach Will disgruntled quarterback be on the move? Can Houston improve off a a 4-13 record last season?For now, attention turns to Indianapolis for the 2022 scouting combine. Currently owning nine picks, including the , Caserio and the Texans have options when on the clock. They won't need to be uber-focused on "needs" inasmuch as they currently could use an upgrade at nearly every position.What should the Texans do when on the clock? That will be become a bit more clear https://www.justdocardinals.… after the combine and free agency. For now, using Pro Football Network's mock draft simulator, here's TexansDaily.com's seven-round mock entering a week at Lucas Oil Stadium.Round 1, No. 3: Aidan Hutchinson, DE, MichiganA surprise at the start allows Houston to have its pick at pa s rusher. The Jacksonville Jaguars go with Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal at No. 1, and the Detroit Lions shock the world by selecting Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton at No. 2.Of the top pa s rushers, Hutchinson is the most refined. Last season, he led the FBS with 73 quarterback pre sures and recorded 14 sacks on the way to being a Heisman finalist. Houston finished bottom-five in sacks and 31st against the run. Hutchinson fills both needs.Round 2, No. 37: Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn StateJustin Reid is set to test free https://www.justdocardinals.… agency and should receive offers from contending teams. The Texans could cut ties with veteran Eric Murray after a mixed 2021 season and save $5.5 million in cap space. New safeties coach Joe Danna is looking for interchangeable players.Brisker has taken reps at both free and strong safety for the Nittany Lions. He's a willing tackler in run support and offers great instincts in zone coverage. Brisker's game mirrors that of Reid, making him a nice replacement on the back end of the defense.Round 3, No. 68: Coby Bryant, CB, CincinnatiHouston's inability to find a stable No. 2 cornerback in coverage was a downfall for the secondary. Terrance Mitchell is under contract, but the Texans need competition along with him and Lonnie Johnson.Bryant is a lanky defensive back who played well opposite Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner in coverage over the past two https://www.justdocardinals.… seasons. His 6-1 frame will allow him to work outside and his ball skills are underrated. In five years, he recorded 10 interceptions, recording one for a touchdown this past fall.Scroll to ContinueRound 3, No. 80: Jerome Ford, RB, CincinnatiExpect Houston to be adding a multitude of running backs this offseason. After averaging 3.2 yards per carry in 2021, the Texans must addre s the long-term need for a runner. Keep in mind that both Smith and new offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton are hoping to "establish the run" in the new system early.Ford is a mix of both size and speed. He po se s a nice balance when running up the middle and is physical enough to bulldoze smaller linebackers and safeties. He also can turn on the jets in the open field for ma sive gains thanks to his speed.Round 4: Skyy Moore, WR, Western MichiganHouston is set on the outside with a 1-2 combination https://www.justdocardinals.… of Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins. The team needs a No. 3 receiver in the slot who can win with speed and agility. Moore averaged 13.6 yards per reception and uses his quick feet to win in coverage. He can play either inside or on the perimeter while making an impact.Round 6: Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa StateNew tight ends coach Tim Berbenich mentioned how Hamilton's offense is "tight-end friendly,'' meaning the Texans must add someone to pair with Brevin Jordan. Kolar is the prototypical tight end that can win with blocking and in the red zone. In his final three years of college, he recorded at least 40 receptions per season.Round 6: Braxton Jones, OT, Southern UtahHouston needs to add depth to the offensive line. Jones was a three-year starter at Southern Utah and excelled in run blocking due to hisarm length. He needs to improve in pa s protection with his footwork, but Jones is a swing tackle option with lots of snaps at both spots.Round 6 : Abram Smith, RB, BaylorHouston double-dips at running back and adds more physicality to its backfield. A former linebacker, Smith shined for the Bears' offense, using his brute strength to average 6.2 yards per run. He'll be able to help keep quarterback Davis Mills upright in pa s protection and bully his way for the hard yards.Round 7: Zyon McCollum, CB, Sam Houston StateWhat's better than one cornerback in the draft? Why not two? McCollum's 6-2 frame is a fine fit https://www.justdocardinals.… for the outside, plus his physicality is a plus on special teams.