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Houston Texans: Full 7-round 2016 mock draft, early version

By Randy Gurzi

Sep 6, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Chris Jones (96) attempts to tackle UAB Blazers quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe (16) during the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Chris Jones (96) attempts to tackle UAB Blazers quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe (16) during the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Jordan Simone (38) makes an interception during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at NRG Stadium. The Aggies defeated the Sun Devils 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Jordan Simone (38) makes an interception during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at NRG Stadium. The Aggies defeated the Sun Devils 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 5, Pick 27: Jordan Simone, S, Arizona State

With the Texans second pick in the fifth round they grab Jordan Simone out of Arizona State to add to the mix at the safety position. Here the team is looking for a player that can provide depth while contributing on special teams as well, which was an area of weakness for the Texans.

A former walk-on who became a starter and a team leader for the Sun Devils, Simone would be slightly undersized at 6′ and 190 pounds. Still he has continually beat the odds and is worth giving a try at the next level.

During his two seasons in Tempe, Arizona the safety recorded 100 tackles in 2014 and 91 in 2015. He had two interceptions in each season while also recording five sacks (four of which came in 2015).

Simone is a playmaker who has a nose for being around the football.

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