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Houston Texans draft: What to love, what to hate

By Randy Gurzi

Sep 26, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Will Fuller (7) catches a pass for a touchdown against Massachusetts Minutemen defensive back Randall Jette (4) at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Will Fuller (7) catches a pass for a touchdown against Massachusetts Minutemen defensive back Randall Jette (4) at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 25, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) carries the ball as Miami Dolphins place kicker Andrew Franks (3) defends during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) carries the ball as Miami Dolphins place kicker Andrew Franks (3) defends during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Giving up on the 2015 class?

Perhaps I was in the minority, but the third round selection on Braxton Miller seemed rather superfluous. Houston dedicated a third-round pick (which they moved up for) to Jaelen Strong out of ASU and their next pick (a fifth-rounder) went to Keith Mumphery out of Michigan State.

Both showed flashes and perhaps Strong’s boneheaded move to get arrested for pot this offseason played in their decision, but still it felt like they truly gave up on their rookies from the previous season already.

In 2015 they played five receivers for the majority of the season with Hopkins, Cecil Shorts, Nate Washington, Mumphery and sometimes Strong. Now that they’ve added two receivers (and saw Washington leave) they may find themselves having to leave a young talented player inactive on game day.

Overall the draft was a success for Houston and hate was probably too strong a word. The team made some smart moves and will be better off in the long run. Let us know in the comment section below how you felt the draft went for your Houston Texans!

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