McShay Has Us Taking Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio St.

[HPF Bob]

ESPN.com link

Although the story is about QBs, not Jenkins, and it is an Insider column (you can see through pick 16 without being an Insider), I thought I would post this because Jenkins is not a name I've seen bandied about much.

Since I liked the idea of drafting Vontae Davis, I'd support this pick as well. He's a much safer choice than Davis - less upside but less risk. He'd do the same thing for us that I suggested with Davis. He'd be insurance if Dunta can't be signed to an extension or if Dunta just can't come all the way back. Plus, if Dunta does stay around, the Texans could conceivably have one of the best CB duos in the NFL within a few years. That then opens up your defense to take more risks knowing you've got two solid corners at the back line.

Note that the run on LBs (other than Curry) hasn't started so any of the USC linebackers would also be there. Note, too, that Michael Oher is still there so the Texans could have some trade-down options at that point.

Just more April thoughts to mull over.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Note, too, that Michael Oher is still there so the Texans could have some trade-down options at that point.

Just more April thoughts to mull over.

I'm not a big fan of Jenkins.

However, if he and Oher are there, I could see a trade down as a real possibility.

[jppaul]

Jenkins may be the only S worth a first round pick if you were to move him to safety.

[Roy P]

That's something that would have to be discussed in an interview. If the guy isn't excited about playing FS because he wants to be a CB, then I might be hestitant to spend the money on a guy who may or may not want to be here.

[nero THE zero]

I think Jenkins could be a FS/CB. By that, I mean he could immediately come in and play the nickel for us. He could also be a back-up for Wilson. And he would provide insurance for Dunta come 2010.

I like Jenkins, maybe even enough to trade up for him.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by nero THE zero

I think Jenkins could be a FS/CB. By that, I mean he could immediately come in and play the nickel for us. He could also be a back-up for Wilson. And he would provide insurance for Dunta come 2010.

I like Jenkins, maybe even enough to trade up for him.

In my latest mock draft attempt, I have the Texans drafting him at #15 because the Saints took Vontae Davis.

[dalemurphy]

Originally Posted by nero THE zero

I think Jenkins could be a FS/CB. By that, I mean he could immediately come in and play the nickel for us. He could also be a back-up for Wilson. And he would provide insurance for Dunta come 2010.

I like Jenkins, maybe even enough to trade up for him.

I'd rather trade down and get Sean Smith (6' 4" and 220 lbs). He also has better speed and was a productive college CB.