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Houston Texans News: April 7, 2015

Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

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Houston Texans News

2015 Texans Draft Party presented by Coors Light set for April 30
Texans fans who are in need of a football fix are invited to come out to the 2015 Houston Texans Draft Party presented by Coors Light on Thursday, April 30 at NRG Stadium.

Houston Texans to host UCLA's Brett Hundley for Tuesday visit - NFL.com
UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley will visit the Houston Texans Tuesday, according to NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport.

Coleman works out with the Texans
Tennessee DB Justin Coleman has an NFL workout.

JJ Watt, Caroline Wozniacki take in Wisconsin-Duke title game together | FOX Sports
Houston Texans All-Pro defensive lineman JJ Watt took in Monday's Wisconsin-Duke college basketball championship game with none other than tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.

St Louis shames Houston on Astrodome with big money love of own icon - CultureMap Houston
It’s a tale of two cities. Two symbolic structures. Both 50 years old. For cities that dream big, 1965 was a very good year.

Around the League

MMBM: Marcus Mariota's draft dodging makes him a modern day Jane Fonda - SBNation.com
Your probably not prepared to handle the strong football takes and barrelfire NFL truths that you never knew your Mondays were missing.

2015 NFL Draft outside linebacker rankings: This year's deepest position group - SBNation.com
There are multiple outside linebackers poised to be taken highly in the draft, including players like Nebraska's Randy Gregory and Clemson's Vic Beasley. Don't forget those weakside players either.

Sheldon Richardson expects Jets to be the 'top team in the league' - SBNation.com
The team's offseason moves have its star defensive end excited for the 2015 season.

Lawrence Tynes sues Buccaneers for 'unsanitary' working conditions that led to infection - SBNation.com
The former kicker contracted MRSA while with the team in 2013.

Houston & Collegiate Sports

Astros 2, Indians 0: Keuchel Outduels Kluber In Pitcher's Duel - The Crawfish Boxes
Pitching looked great, hitting came through when it was needed. Astros win a pitcher's duel.

Harden and Howard lead Rockets past Thunder - The Dream Shake
James Harden and Dwight Howard combined for 63 points and out dueled Russell Westbrook and Enes Kanter in a nationally-televised Easter Sunday game.

Sources: Isaiah Taylor Will Enter NBA Draft - Burnt Orange Nation
Souces tell BON that Texas' sophomore point guard is NBA-bound.

Texas Longhorns assistant coach search update - Burnt Orange Nation
The new Texas head coach looks close to assembling his staff, but one holdover isn't a given.

Texas Tech Defensive Line Preview - Viva The Matadors
Conner delves into the 2015 outlook for the Texas Tech defensive line!

College Baseball Composite Poll: April 6, 2015 - Frogs O' War
The top of the standings shuffled a bit, and four new teams enter the poll.

Former Baylor Coach Dave Bliss is Back in College Basketball - Our Daily Bears
NAIA Southwestern Christian University has signed a metaphorical deal with the devil.

A&M's Jordan Green Continues To Give Back - Good Bull Hunting
Senior G Jordan Green continued to give back to the community during the Final Four this weekend.

Houston Dash announce 2015 roster - Dynamo Theory
Who's back and who's not for the Dash.