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Texans Close 2024 Draft With Three Prospects Selected in Seventh Round
© Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports Texans Close 2024 Draft With Three Prospects Selected in Seventh Round Highlighted by defensive lineman Solomon Byrd, the Houston Texans closed the 2024 NFL Draft with three prospects selected in the seventh round. Author: Coty M. Davis Apr 28, 2024 In this story: Houston Texans 2024 NFL Draft DeMeco Ryans HOUSTON — Since becoming the coach of the Houston Texans, DeMeco Ryans has stressed the importance of the defensive line. His value led the Texans to trade up for Will Anderson Jr. during the 2023 NFL Draft. By the end of the regular season, Houston's defensive line unit accounted for 38.5 of its franchise-record 46 sacks. However, despite the team's success,
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Houston Draft Picks
Kamari
Lassiter
2
Rnd
10
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 44
- School: Georgia
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 186
Expert Commentary
Just like McKinstry in the last pick, Lassiter isn’t a burner. However, he’s a physical, talented cornerback that has the ability to tackle in the open field and come in as a Day 1 starter at nickel for the Texans. This is a great pick.
Blake
Fisher
2
Rnd
27
Pk
OT
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 83
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 310
Expert Commentary
This pick might not come to fruition right away for the Texans, but it’s a great long-term play. Fisher is a bit raw, but he’s young and is still a realistic bet to hit his ceiling in a big way for the Texans. This pick could pay off in the long run for C.J. Stroud and the Texans.
Calen
Bullock
3
Rnd
14
Pk
S
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 61
- School: USC
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 188
Expert Commentary
Nice pick up for the Texans, who needed a safety to pair with Jalen Pitre. Bullock was one of the few playmakers on defense for the Trojans, notching nine interceptions in three seasons.
Cade
Stover
4
Rnd
23
Pk
TE
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 80
- School: Ohio St.
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 247
Jamal
Hill
6
Rnd
12
Pk
LB
Position
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 226
Jawhar
Jordan
6
Rnd
29
Pk
RB
Position
- School: Louisville
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 193
Solomon
Byrd
7
Rnd
18
Pk
EDGE
Position
- School: USC
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 255
Marcus
Harris
7
Rnd
27
Pk
DL
Position
- School: Auburn
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 295
LaDarius
Henderson
7
Rnd
29
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Michigan
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 309
AFC South Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
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