Photo by Adam Hagy/CFP/Getty Images Texans find a falling star in the draft in SB Nation’s annual community mock draft. The Houston Texans have traded up one pick with the Minnesota Vikings in the SB Nation Community Mock Draft! With the 24th pick in the SB Nation Community Mock Draft, the Houston Texans select... Kelvin Banks Jr, OT - Texas This is the steal of the … [Read more...] about SB Nation mock draft: Texans move up one pick and select Kelvin Banks Jr.
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OL Rumors: Neal, Banks, Teller, 49ers
Evan Neal came into the NFL with some guard experience, playing there at points at Alabama. Some evaluators viewed that as the former high-end prospect’s better NFL spot. After faceplanting at tackle, Neal may have no choice. This could be where the situation is headed, as ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan labels Neal as “destined” to slide to guard. GM Joe Schoen and HC Brian Daboll … [Read more...] about OL Rumors: Neal, Banks, Teller, 49ers
Prospect Profile: Nic Scourton
While much of the pre-draft focus coming out of College Station this year has been on likely first-round pass rusher Shemar Stewart, teammate of one year and fellow pass rusher Nic Scourton may quietly sneak into the first round with him. According to sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline, Scourton has been getting some buzz as a potential late first-round pick recently with late-round … [Read more...] about Prospect Profile: Nic Scourton
AFC Notes: Liam Coen, Stefon Diggs, Cam Ward, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Jaguars Jaguars HC Liam Coen said that the team’s offensive line needed improvement and was asked if he felt the team had addressed the need in free agency. “Yes, physical is a mass and size issue, but it’s also a mentality,” Coen said at the league meeting. “It’s also the way it’s coached, the way it’s taught, the way it’s preached. I’m kind of holding off on evaluating that … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Liam Coen, Stefon Diggs, Cam Ward, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Houston Texans Extending Jalen Pitre
The Houston Texans are extending their third-year safety, Jalen Pitre. The deal is for reportedly $39 million with $30 million guaranteed. Pitre played a key part in a Texans secondary last season that terrorized opposing offenses throughout the league. Houston ranked sixth in passing defense last season only allowing 201 passing yards per game on average. As for Pitre, he had … [Read more...] about Houston Texans Extending Jalen Pitre