NFL scouting combine: WR, RB & TE prospects who’ve met with Texans
The Houston Texans continued to talk with multiple NFL draft prospects at the scouting combine in Indianapolis this week.
After meeting with several defensive line and defensive backs earlier this week, the team turned to the offense. Quarterback is not a need for the Texans after C.J. Stroud’s Rookie of the Year season, but Houston could look at adding tights ends, wide receivers or running backs at some point in the draft.
Here is the list of offensive skill position prospects who met with the Texans in Indianapolis.
Penn State TE Theo Johnson
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson had a formal meeting with the #Texans. Senior Bowl meeting too.
Picked PSU because he knew he’d get pushed and PSU TE legacy. Said his mom is his rock. Single mom, six kids, and used to be homeless. She’s now a law firm partner. He’s Canadian 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/2scwdQAn1Y
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) February 29, 2024
Ohio State TE Cade Stover
Ohio State tight end Cade Stover met with the #Texans while here at the combine.
He would LOVE to reunite with C.J. Stroud.
I’ve loved his mentality when talking about football. He said he’s going to do what his coach wants “the right way every time” when he gets his chance. pic.twitter.com/vMITvED8r1
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) February 29, 2024
Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen had a formal meeting with the #Texans.
He mentioned he’s got a great relationship with Derrick Henry who has given him advice on football and taking care of his body off the field.
Takes pride in his physicality and pass blocking. pic.twitter.com/SJ9jj5aHyO
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
Oregon RB Bucky Irving
Oregon RB Bucky Irving had a formal meeting with the #Texans that he said went well.
Said he tries to be himself in meetings and nothing they say should surprise you because you need to know everything that could be said about you. pic.twitter.com/aXLthVl2eG
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
Clemson RB Will Shipley
Clemson RB Will Shipley had an informal meeting with the #Texans.
Grew up in Charlotte and is a big CMC fan. He trains with CMC’s brother Luke.
Said he’s watched a lot of Aaron Jones and Jahmyr Gibbs to take from them.
“I am the number one all-purpose back in this draft.” pic.twitter.com/Sy9m2jjBK8
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
LSU WR Brian Thomas
LSU WR Brian Thomas had a formal meeting with the #Texans. Talked a lot about his film at LSU and they used the time to get to know him better.
Wants to catch on to details faster and fine tune the little things.
Noted Julio Jones and Tee Higgins as WR he watched growing up. pic.twitter.com/OoCUFE1snG
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
Louisvile WR Jamari Thrash
Louisville wide receiver Jamari Thrash said he had a formal interview with the #Texans.
Said he enjoyed talking to the team and they broke down some of his tape and they wanted to learn about him as a person.
Wants to learn more about playing in the slot. pic.twitter.com/xzraQ4i3n9
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
Texas WR Xavier Worthy
Xavier Worthy had a formal meeting with the #Texans here at the combine.
Someone asked him to just list all the formal meetings. He said there were so many and then someone asked who all can you remember?
The Texans were the first name he mentioned. pic.twitter.com/rp74PYL7sU
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
Florida State WR Keon Coleman
Florida State wideout Keon Coleman has had a formal meet with the #Texans.
He’s got an infectious personality and said he would bring dynamic play to whatever team drafts him.
Someone asked “dynamic?” And he said “Yeah. Touchdowns.”
He’s been one of the best podiums so far. pic.twitter.com/wvmH0HCT1K
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
Oregon WR Troy Franklin
Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin had a formal meeting with the #Texans here at the combine.
He was listed as the toughest cover by a number of CBs yesterday. He said the meeting with the Texans went well. pic.twitter.com/KWv7tFJJAZ
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
UCF WR Javon Baker
Central Florida wide receiver Javon Baker had a formal meeting with the #Texans at the scouting combine.
He said he’s a route-running technician and prides himself in being able to run every route and make plays.
Former Bama WR as well. Big year for UCF with 1,139 and 7TD.
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
Arizona WR Jacob Cowing
Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing had an informal meeting with the #Texans here at the combine. He also talked with them at the Senior Bowl.
Said he’s watched a lot of Tyler Lockett and Tank Dell. He’s also a classic car fan and wants to get his hands on a ‘69 Camaro. pic.twitter.com/ZmNlWjl0Kj
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) March 1, 2024
Florida State TE Jaheim Bell
“I really like their quarterback C.J. If I played alongside him, I’ll be very explosive.”
Jaheim Bell, tight end prospect from Florida State, speaks on his meeting with the #Texans. pic.twitter.com/eT2Owwk5ha
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) February 29, 2024
