Houston Texans: Is Offense or Defense the Pick at #3?

Houston Texans have at least one prospect that wants to play in H-Town

There are not many other ways to put it; the Houston Texans’ defense was bad in 2021. They finished near the bottom of the league in all the major statistical categories (total yards allowed, rushing yards allowed, points per game allowed, etc.). But help could soon be on the way.

Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux should have Houston’s full attention. After being regarded as a potential number one overall pick for most of his career, Thibodeaux’s stock has slipped ever so slightly to the point where the Texans may have a chance at selecting him with the third pick. Thibodeaux has also expressed his desire to play for Lovie Smith in his defensive lineman-friendly system.

This could be a blessing for Houston. After finishing tied for the fifth-fewest sacks as a team, Thibodeaux would make an impact right away. The Oregon All-American ended his career with the seventh-most sacks in school history (19) and had 34.5 tackles for loss.

While Thibodeaux has clearly shown the ability to be a dominant pass rusher, one potential concern has started to gain steam surrounding the defensive end. Apparently, questions have surfaced regarding his work ethic and passion for football. Thibodeaux has denied these claims by saying, “If you knew the adversity I’ve gone through, you wouldn’t question my drive.”

Even still, these reports may be enough to shy the Texans away from Thibodeaux in the top three.