2013 Mocks and Needs

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27 Kevin Minter LSU SILB

Kevin Minter was not only LSU's leading tackler; Minter made 13.55% of his team's tackles, the best ratio in this draft at any position. There are only two difference-making ILBs in 2013's first two rounds; Minter is the slobberknocker and Arthur Brown is the speed merchant. Houston should take the 17-lbs.-heavier tackling machine even if Minter comes off the field on third and long. That's because he'll force opponents into more third and longs, which in turn will allow Jackson, Joseph, and McCain more opportunities for INTs. Pass defense is the Texans' worst team stat (16th in the NFL).

57 Tavarres King Georgia WRF

Andre Johnson will be in his 11th season this year and is still going strong. How will the Texans prepare for his eventual replacement? Tavarres King was patient, playing behind the likes of A.J. Green and Massaquoi, but he took the country by storm in 2012, netting college's highest yards-per-catch (22.6). With the selection of King, the Texans now improve their 2nd-worst team average, that of Pass Offense (11th in NFL).

89 B.W. Webb William & Mary CB
95 Vance McDonald Rice TE
124 Tyrann Mathieu LSU CB
160 Travis Long Washington State OLB34
195 Gilbert Pena Mississippi DT34
201 Brad Sorensen Southern Utah QB
233 T.J. Moe Missouri WRS