2011 Texans Draft Profile: Rashad Carmichael

by Patrick D. Starr on May 1, 2011 8:04 PM CDT

With the 127th overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans selected Rashad Carmichael, a corner out of Virginia Tech.

An absolute burner on the football field and coming from a program nationally recognized for defense, Carmichael finished his Hokie career with 10 interceptions and taking two of them back for touchdowns.

Graduating with a degree in Human development, "Roc," as he is known around football circles, is a welcomed addition to weak secondary.

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Tale of the Tape

Hometown: Clinton, Maryland

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 192 lbs.

40 yd. time: 4.56

Bench @ 225 lbs.:13 reps

Carmichael was the leader of the Virginia Tech secondary that was second in the nation in interceptions last season. Not much of a hitter at the corner position, he is known more for his ability to make plays on the football. In his junior and senior year combined, he had 23 passes defended and 13 pass breakups.

Playing at a national power in Virgina Tech, Carmichael is no stranger to the big stage. He was looked at as a team leader and was considered the shutdown corner of this Hokie defense.

He will probably force out some of the corners on the Houston roster, and paired with Brandon Harris and Kareem Jackson. Jason Allen will be the veteran presence for this young but already more athletic group of corners in Houston.

Roc Carmichael is a welcome addition to the Texans roster, and he can provide immediate help in the special teams and dime and nickel packages. He has the speed and ball skills to be a nice cornerback in the NFL in seasons to come.

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cough Roc cough

Looks like a good pickup man, I can’t wait to see how this defense works in the next three years, we got ourselves some good players.

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by Schlauton on May 1, 2011 12:30 PM CDT reply actions

I liked the pick

Can’t say that he was the corner I thought should go at that pick, but with him they now have 2 pretty good rookie CB prospects coming in… If both turn out to be good NFL corners then great, but as long as 1 of the 2 do then we came out ahead at the CB position in this draft.

by Bryan72076 on May 1, 2011 1:34 PM CDT reply actions

Hmm sir

CB Rashad Carmichael, selected in Round 4 by the Texans, ran the 40 in 4.26 seconds at Virginia Tech’s Pro Day and is known for providing help in run support. In the last two years, Carmichael had 50 tackles on running plays, including six tackles for loss on third downs. Texans RapidReports

by southpaw70 on May 1, 2011 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

As I tried to say in my earlier comment, but isn't it Roc?

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by Schlauton on May 1, 2011 2:17 PM CDT reply actions

Both

I have seen it both ways, Rock and Roc. So I chose the one that made him sound like the People’s Champ.

by Patrick D. Starr on May 1, 2011 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

If ya smellllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

What the ROCK………………………………………………………………………………………..is cookin’.

/people’s eyebrow

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by Mike Kerns on May 1, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

It's Roc

I am Sancho

by HoustonTransplant on May 2, 2011 2:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Roc is a much better version of Brice McCain.

They both have speed, but Roc, like Patrick said, has great ball skills. He also has great instincts, which means he can cover slant routes! Hallelujah!

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close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.

by bone31crusher on May 1, 2011 6:35 PM CDT reply actions

Wait

We are supposed to actually cover guys on slants?

My name is Barry - I am from Texas

by Barryfromtexas on May 1, 2011 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Whoa there, Brainiac

What’s this “cover” thing?

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on May 1, 2011 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Screw the cover

what the hell is a slant?

Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.

by NoSafetiesNeeded on May 1, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Is "Hole in Zone" still one of our DBs?

I keep hoping he’ll get better, but so far Hole Inzone (Holey to his friends) just gives up completion after completion.

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by Xiane on May 2, 2011 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Is that Holey or just Hol?

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on May 2, 2011 7:15 AM CDT up reply actions

Actually, Hol has no friends, just imitators...

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on May 2, 2011 7:16 AM CDT up reply actions

Adding a DB to a Weak secondary?

I like it.

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

by Joe25 on May 1, 2011 8:32 PM CDT reply actions

He'll have to work hard for me to give him the "The" part of the nickname

but the Texans did not hide their love of this kid at all. I like his ball skills, hopefully they can coach him up and correct some of the technique stuff.

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on May 1, 2011 8:33 PM CDT reply actions

Its up to vance joseph

To coach these guys up correctly. From what I heard our old db coach (gibbs I think?) Was one of the worst fundamental coaches ever. And joseph is going to be a great dc someday.

by Carter Liles on May 1, 2011 8:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

This guy I like, for the value that is...

Both cornerbacks seem good but this guy has real speed potential. I saw the 4.28 40 and I drooled a little, even if the Hokies gave him a little there and it wasn’t “exact.” We now have better depth and McCain is out but what about McManis?

by Its Gonna Happen on May 1, 2011 8:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

I doubt McManis after just one year.

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

by Joe25 on May 1, 2011 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Wasnt sure how many CBs/DBs we keep

McManis Kareem Molden McCain Harris Carmichael Quin and Allen, as of right now. Minus 1 if we move Quin and Plus 1 if we persuade that high profile FA who shall remain nameless

by Its Gonna Happen on May 1, 2011 9:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Molden is gone IMO

Has done nothing since being drafted. I know hes been injured but he being paid to do nothing and he still counts against the Cap and thats one more free spot that we could really use for Defense.

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

by Joe25 on May 1, 2011 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions

usually it's 6 CB's and 4 safeties

McManis is till a candidate for the practice squad next year. I think Molden is gone as well. I think we still have space for a SS and a CB. I think Barber will be gone as well, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Keo start on the practice squad if we get a veteran SS. I’m pulling for both Huff and Joseph coming in. I don’t really think we’re a candidate for Nnamdi. I think that secondary would be pretty good.

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by Drill Sarge on May 1, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions

McManis

If I remember correctly, McManis was also one of those cornerbacks that was projected to be a FS in the NFL… Maybe they move Quinn & McManis… Keep Shiloh Keo & have Troy Nolan & Dom Barber play for the final Safety spot

by MghtyPtrck on May 2, 2011 1:57 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

McCain might be sticking around

Jason Allen might be gone though

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by The Night Owl on May 1, 2011 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

I think I heard Vance say that he believed that Brice could be a solid #2 CB

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

by Joe25 on May 1, 2011 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Of course he did

When coaches get asked about players, they aren’t going to come out and say they suck. I can’t see how anyone with half a football mind would actually believe Brice will ever be a CB2

by LouisianaTexan on May 1, 2011 9:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Frank Bush can. oh you said half a football mind.

Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.

by NoSafetiesNeeded on May 1, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions

But he said that Quin was the best CB we had right now

but didn’t see him being anything better than a 3rd CB. I think that counts as saying that a player sucks.

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

by Joe25 on May 1, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Here i found it.

"I would classify Brice McCain and Troy Nolan as ‘just a couple of guys’ and they need to be down-the-line contributors. Glover Quin is the best of the group right now, but in the end, I like him as a No. 3 corner with Jackson as one starter [possibly] and someone to be determined as the opposite starter. As for adding a veteran [Champ Bailey?], I am all for it. Not only does this secondary need veteran leadership, but so does the entire football team."

I guess i was wrong about him believing that Brice would be a solid 2nd CB

The whole thing.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/21494/vance-joesph-cbs-will-challenge-routes

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

by Joe25 on May 1, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes. Truth.

There needs to be some veteran seasoning on this roster.

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on May 1, 2011 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions

This was before the draft

He said these things maybe like a two weeks after he was hired, but I doubt he changed his mind that much since the draft.

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

by Joe25 on May 1, 2011 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Not much has happened to change his mind

I haven’t seen it.

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on May 2, 2011 7:18 AM CDT up reply actions

In other breaking news

This Has Been Confirmed: OSAMA BIN LADEN IS DEAD!!!!!!!!

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by The Night Owl on May 1, 2011 9:59 PM CDT reply actions

They announced it in the middle of the Phillies-Mets game...

I’m thinking: what a great way to generate some crowd noise.

by Nashmeister on May 1, 2011 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Was he a CB or a FS?

by Its Gonna Happen on May 1, 2011 10:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Early warning

For realz: NO POLITICS tossed into this, please. Any messages that are anti-/pro- any party will be deleted.

That said: I hope your 72 virgins are goats with big-assed teeth, OBL.

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by bigfatdrunk on May 1, 2011 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions

'MERICA.

How’s that?

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on May 1, 2011 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions

For your information, the supreme court has roundly rejected prior restraint.

by Nashmeister on May 1, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs

^this

Is why I love you guys

by Its Gonna Happen on May 1, 2011 11:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Am I going to get flagged again for hating Lebowski???

I don’t like the movie. I don’t get it! I don’t!

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by bigfatdrunk on May 1, 2011 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Dude man, you need to relax.

Be like the dude, dude.

We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)

by Schlauton on May 1, 2011 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll do you one better

I’ve never even seen it nor do I have the desire to watch it.

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on May 1, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Ahh come on, it has JEFF BRIDGES!

and john goodman, but who gives a shit about that man.

We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)

by Schlauton on May 1, 2011 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions

John Goodman is my hero!

Even if he was mean to The Borrowers

by Its Gonna Happen on May 2, 2011 12:03 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

JEFF BRIDGES!!!

Fo realz……..

We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)

by Schlauton on May 2, 2011 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions

It's your loss.

If you can live with a howling hole in your soul, I guess I can too.

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by Xiane on May 2, 2011 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Your loss

Great movie

I'm a man!! I'm forty!!

by Hydroshock on May 2, 2011 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions

well, that's just, like, your opinion, man

I am Sancho

by HoustonTransplant on May 2, 2011 2:50 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I flagged it for your approval

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on May 2, 2011 7:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Hey watch it, man. I got a beverage here.

People tell me, ‘Oh, you just drink to escape your problems.’ Well, no shit. I’d eat rat heads if it let me ditch my problems."

by Seaborn1 on May 2, 2011 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

That 72 virgin thing....

I always wondered if it was true and any of these so called martyr’s ghost reappear with no skin left on their dicks, we’re fucked.

People tell me, ‘Oh, you just drink to escape your problems.’ Well, no shit. I’d eat rat heads if it let me ditch my problems."

by Seaborn1 on May 2, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions

no

I think the martyrs only fuck the virgins

by Cut Block on May 3, 2011 4:03 AM CDT up reply actions

According to CNN

they killed Bud Adams in the very same raid!

by WhiskeyR on May 1, 2011 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Not possible

You can’t kill Beelzebub.

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by bigfatdrunk on May 1, 2011 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions

No way. It's like Christmas morning.

Who got Adams? CIA? FBI? Army Intel? Hair Club For Men?

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by Xiane on May 2, 2011 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Roaches never die.

Texas. Gods favorite country.

by CoolBreeze3 on May 2, 2011 6:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Just curious...

Why didn’t yall do a profile on jj watt? Yall hit roc, n.f.l. harris, and reed

by Carter Liles on May 2, 2011 12:07 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

It's prolly on the 2nd page already, just go there

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on May 2, 2011 7:20 AM CDT up reply actions

Patrick did one on Watt

It just got lost in the Day 1 threads.

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by Mike Kerns on May 2, 2011 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Also, people need to get acquainted with the Search Button, sheesh!

All these dumb questions all the time and the answer is right there in Search!

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on May 2, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

we can even search for the dumb questions, too?

by Cut Block on May 3, 2011 4:04 AM CDT up reply actions

Carmichael's a solid player overall

He struggles with some of the bigger receivers but he’s got incredible speed (that VT 40 time is probably pretty close to what he runs in-game) and great playmaking ability.

Don’t be fooled by his interception numbers, either. This seems to happen yearly at Tech: a boundary corner has an excellent year and then the field corner leaves (draft/graduation), putting the former boundary corner at field. Then, their numbers seem to drop for whatever reason and their draft stock falls.

I think Carmichael’s the best DB to come out of VT in a while and he has tremendous potential.

All in all, Roc is a great selection.

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by Casey Richey on May 2, 2011 8:34 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs

One of the many things I don't get...

Is how many of the commenters here can be so quick to codemn players like Brice McCain, knowing full well we had an incompetent DC and DB’s coach that asked them to do things like give 12 yard cushions on 3rd and goal from the 10. A. What player DID succeed in this environment? B. What did you EXPECT from them with this guidance??

I honestly feel like I’m on the chron blogs sometimes.

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by beefy on May 6, 2011 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs