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A Steelers Fan Drafts for the Texans

Greetings

I am making my rounds to every NFL team to be the GM for a day. Like other folks around the league, I am looking forward to next years draft. I have made several mock drafts for the Steelers, but I thought why not put on my GM hat for another team? So I'll will take my black and gold glasses off and draft as a Texan. For my mock, I will be using the Walk the Mock online draft tool to run my scenario. This is a tool I recently created, so I hope you enjoy using it.

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The Draft

Looking at your team needs, in no particular order, the biggest needs are at OT, S, CB, QB, and G. Basically any position on the OLine is up for an upgrade and/or youth. I see you have a pair of aged tackles and a fresh face would provide some security and could provide some cap relief if the front office decides to move on from a veteran. A road-grading gaurd would be great for opening lanes for Lamar Miller. In the secondary age can be a liability. Believe me, we have been going through the same thing in Pittsburgh. S Quintin Demps is 31 and will also need a replacement sooner than later as will CB Johnathan Joseph. The QB position is rather precarious. Brock Osweiler has not been worth the money this year. While he could improve in his second year with the team, it might be a good idea to grab some insurance. Without further ado, let's get this started!

Round 1

Currently, I have the Texans drafting at 15, which should net a quality 1st rounder. At this stage, basically any option is on the table. In this scenario, CB Teez Tabor, OT Cam Robinson, and S Malik Hooker are all in consideration for our 1st pick. As I mentioned, the secondary is aging, but I feel the bigger need is at OT. The strength of this offense should be running the football. Finding the left tackle of the future should improve the running game and help keep a clean pocket for our fresh faced QB.

Pick: OT Cam Robinson, Alabama

Round 2

This round has a lot of TE talent, but I think we should stand pat for now with Fiedorowicz. Some other talent that has fallen to us is at WR and RB, but again, I feel we should be okay at those positions. The only logical choice here without reaching to far is CB Tre'Davious White from LSU. This is a solid pick as he has good size (6'0") and play-making ability (2 int, 13 pd).

Pick: CB Tre'Davious White, LSU

Round 3

Oh baby. We have been given a gift. Every year, for some inexplicable reason, players fall and teams can get a major value pick. QB Brad Kaaya, who is a projected 2nd rounder, has fallen to us in the 3rd. While this most likely won't happen, I can't pass that up. Now we don't have to pin our hopes on Osweiler. Win/Win.

Pick: QB Brad Kaaya, Miami

Round 4

I still think we need to upgrade the OLine and while we did that with OT Robinson, we could use an improvement at guard. I like Forrest Lamp from Western Kentucky. He plays OT but will be more suited to G in the pros. However that does give him some position flexibility, which is always a good thing.

Pick: G Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky

Round 5-7

How could I pass up the opportunity to reuinite T.J. with J.J.? I have a twin brother, and you better believe I would play harder for him than anybody else. Those of you with siblings will understand.

Round 5: EDGE T.J. Watt, Wisconsin

Round 6: S Johnathan Ford, Auburn

Round 7: OT J.J. Dielman, Utah

Summary

Need and value matched up great for the Texans. I was able to upgrade the offensive line with OT Robinson and G Lamp. I also found an upgrade at CB and a gift in QB Kaaya. I was also able to reunite the Watt brothers... (No, I'm not crying. It must be the dry Texas air...)

Your turn.

I think I held the GM position very well, but my heart is still in Pittsburgh, so I will pass the GM hat back to you. I am curious to see your opinions on my draft and I would also like to see your picks through Walk the Mock. Post your results in the comments below!

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