Texans Draft Analysis

So here they are, the Houston Texans, my football team, stacking their roster with 7 fresh new feet. All in all, as far as I'm concerned, the Texans drafted exactly what they needed. Issues were addressed, and the Administration concluded the draft with a feeling of satisfaction.

Draft goes as follows:
1st- Kareem Jackson (CB) Alabama
2-Ben Tate (RB) Auburn
3-Earl Mitchell (DT) Arizona
4-Daryll Sharpton (ILB) UMiami
5-Garrett Graham (TE) Wisconsin
6-Sherrick McManis (CB) Northwestern
7-Shelley Smith (OG) Colorado State
8-Trindon Holliday (KR)
9-Dorin Dickerson (TE) Pittsburgh

I'd give them a B+
Reason being they missed to draft a position that is of much needed addressing, the safety position. I noticed a trend with last seasons draft compared to this years, Gary Kubiak drafted some blockers. Last season, the acquisition of Anthony Hill and James Casey brought about a feeling of doubt. Their limited involvement in this past seasons success, makes you wonder why he drafted the same positions. With the calling of Ben Tate, a solid runner, the Texans have realized that for every runner, there needs to be a paved road ahead. If the Texans plan to give Tate, Slaton, Foster or Henry a leading role any time soon, they have to establish a well planned and executable run scheme, so fumbles and other minor mistakes don't happen again.

Earl Mitchell, possibly a future starter on the DT position, is criticized for his size. His physicality is what the Texans are looking for, and I couldn't agree any more. Amobi Okoye may be throwing in the towel early if he cant satisfy the D-Line requirements.
A O-Guard and another Corner add much needed depth in places where injury is common. The Texans now have another guard to work with, in the event of an O-Lineman taking another hit. And at corner, McManis could take the left side and assist the defensive coaches in arranging starter roles.