Houston Texans: Seven-round mock draft

Jan 27, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad defensive tackle D.J. Reader of Clemson (94) hits a tackling dummy in a drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad defensive tackle D.J. Reader of Clemson (94) hits a tackling dummy in a drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 30, 2014; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer (12) is tackled by William & Mary Tribe cornerback DeAndre Houston-Carson (36) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer (12) is tackled by William & Mary Tribe cornerback DeAndre Houston-Carson (36) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports /

<p>With the team’s second pick in the fifth round (27th of the round) they look for more potential here as they grab DeAndre Houston-Carson, a safety from the Virginia based school William & Mary.</p> <p>The Tribe may be a small school program, but they have turned out some decent pros including the Texans current third-down running back Jonathan Grimes.</p> <p>Houston-Carson is a hard tackler with a nose for the football. The team captain finished his senior season by recording 109 tackles and intercepting four passes. It was a great end to a good career for the safety.</p> <p>At 6-foot tall and 197 pounds, Houston-Carson could stand to pack on a few pounds to take the toll of an NFL safety, but that most likely would happen simply by working with a professional strength and conditioning staff.</p> <p>With 2014 seventh-round selection Andre Hal solidifying the free safety job after an impressive 2015 season, the Texans now hope to hit gold on another late round find here.</p>. S. William &amp; Mary Tribe. DEANDRE HOUSTON-CARSON. #5

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