The Houston Texans have been on the brink for years now. They keep getting close, but seem to come up short. In 2009 they finished with their first record over .500 at 9-7. Many seem Houston as the team that will break through in 2010.
Cornerback and running back were the main concerns going into the 2010 NFL Draft. Dunta Robinson signed as a free agent with Atlanta, and Steve Slaton has had his share of problems holding onto the ball. With their first round selection Houston picked Kareem Jackson, a cornerback out of Alabama. Big and physical, he will be looked at to step in right away and shore up the pass defense. If his cover skills develop then it should provide more time for Mario Williams to get to the quarterback.
Many saw Houston possibly taking Ryan Mathews in the first round, but San Diego beat them to the punch and traded up to the #12 slot. The Texans got their back in Ben Tate, who they selected in the 2nd Round. The defensive front seven got help with the picks of Earl Mitchell and Daryl Sharpton.
The Texans look to have picked up one of the best late round sleepers in Dorin Dickerson, a tight end out of Pittsburgh. Many had Dickerson listed as one of the top 5 tight ends going into the draft, and he was not selected until the 7th Round.
Draft Grade: B
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