Post Draft Analysis

[HPF Bob]

While scanning, I read one comment about Chickillo, for what it's worth. "When I watch him, he's always around the ball. He never actually makes the tackle, but he's always in the frame."

[chuck]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

While scanning, I read one comment about Chickillo, for what it's worth. "When I watch him, he's always around the ball. He never actually makes the tackle, but he's always in the frame."

Brooks Reed 2.0.

[Roy P]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...pick-breakdown

Still, this isn’t a great pick for the Texans who could’ve drafted a tight end or safety, and since it was made purely for depth and insurance, it’s likely Cliett winds up on the special teams squad.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...015&genpos=OLB

At 6'2" 222lbs, he seems to be more of a 4-3 Will Linebacker who could chase and tackle. Maybe a "NickleLinebacker" who can cover in the middle of the field. Most likely, he covers kicks on Special Teams. Even though he was 45lbs heavier, Chickillo had some interesting comparable measurables.

Cliett - 6'2" 222 1.58 4.51 7.23 4.53 38.5 21
Chickillo - 6'3" 267 1.59 4.77 7.17 4.25 34.5 27

For the last time, Anthony played the 5-Tech in the 3-4 at Miami. He was undersized to play a 2-Gap position on the Line. I think if you stand him up at OLB, he is explosive at the snap and is in the backfield. We shall see how the Steelers use him. At OLB I'd guess 5 sacks as a Rookie 7th rounder. At DE, probably 0.

https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt...shard%20cliett

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[Arky]

This draft might have some "reverse karma" going for it. Some past drafts have looked outstanding initially only to become meh or mediocre. This draft, IMO, is already meh but might have a chance of becoming pretty good.... Jaelen Strong, for one, has been described as a "Colston-like" and I'll take that....

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Minor and non contributors from last year's draft, Clowney, Nix and Ballentine, might be able to contribute to this year's team... Seems like there were some other guys (whose names escape me) on IR last year that could contribute to this year's team....

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What they say about the Texans draft on NFL.com:

Round 1, Pick 16 (16) Kevin Johnson CB 6'0" 188 Wake Forest 6.0
Pick Analysis: "Some coaches have told me that Johnson is the cleanest defensive back in this draft. He can play inside and outside, press or off coverage. All the defensive back coaches I talk to talk about his feet ... so quick. The only concern is his frame and durability, but this is a really good football player." -- Mike Mayock

Round 2, Pick 11 (43) (from Browns) Benardrick McKinney ILB 6'4" 246 Mississippi St. 5.7
Pick Analysis: "This is a prototype inside linebacker, and you don't get many of those coming out of the college game any more. He's a downhill thumper, but he also lined up on the edge, so there's some versatility there." -- Mike Mayock

Round 3, Pick 6 (70) (from Jets) Jaelen Strong WR 6'2" 217 Arizona State 5.9
Pick Analysis: "He has extremely strong hands. He reminds me of Larry Fitzgerald in body frame only. When the ball is in his hands, he's a horse. He high points the ball as good as anybody in the country." -- Mike Mayock

Round 5, Pick 39 (175) (compensatory selection) Keith Mumphery WR 6'0" 215 Michigan St. 4.8
Pick Analysis: Houston values physicality from its receiver position. Mumphrey fits that mold and shows toughness to work the middle of the field. However, he's limited athletically and will need to fight hard to earn a roster spot. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 6, Pick 35 (211) (compensatory selection) Reshard Cliett OLB 6'2" 235 South Florida --
Pick Analysis: Houston's front 7 is riddled with health issues, so it makes sense to take a flyer on this athletic outside backer. Cliett is an athletic run and chase linebacker who can contribute on 3rd downs. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 6, Pick 40 (216) (compensatory selection) Christian Covington DT 6'2" 289 Rice 5.3
Pick Analysis: Another addition to Houston's front 7, the Texans stay local with this selection and nab an excellent value pick. He missed much of 2014 with a knee injury but his power jumps off the screen and he also has the quickness to compliment it. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 7, Pick 18 (235) Kenny Hilliard RB 6'0" 226 LSU 4.8
Pick Analysis: Houston selects another part of LSU's recent RB-by-committee (selected Alfred Blue in 6th round last year) with this pick. Hilliard isn't as talented as Blue, but he's a no-nonsense downhill back suited for their blocking scheme. --Mark Dulgerian