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Mark Lane

Grading each of the Texans’ 5 picks from the 2021 NFL draft

The Houston Texans had a five-man draft class for the second consecutive season, which must be one of the side effects from trading your first and second-round picks for a Pro Bowl left tackle.

Nevertheless, the Texans tried to target specific players who could be a part of their culture and bring discipline and determination to the locker room. Houston didn’t have as many selections as a rebuilding team might need, but general manager Nick Caserio was looking for players who could help amplify the message of competition and improvement around NRG Stadium.

Here is how the 2021 Texans draft class grades out.

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