This has to be considered a disappointing draft for the Texans at this point. Okoye received far too much hype, and I think he was a risky top ten pick. He didn't consistently produce until his senior year, and those are the types of players you have be careful around. I like Jacoby Jones, but he isn't the type of receiver that will step right into the Texans system and be a reliable second option behind Andre Johnson. Fred Bennett saw his stock fall in the weeks leading up to the draft, but in the 4th round he was a solid value pick. I think they reached a little on Brandon Harrison. They were desperate for some help at safety, but Harrison isn't much more than a backup and special teams guy. Brandon Frye could provide some decent depth, but he has limited upside. Based purely on value, Kasey Studdard may be their best selection. He isn't a dominant lineman but he simply gets the job done. The Texans need a reliable guy like that on their line and he could compete for playing time early on. Zach Diles has some upside, but he's more of a project and figures to only be a special teamer early on. Overall, this was one of the more disappointing drafts in their recent history. They just didn't land the immediate help that they needed to get out of the cellar of the NFL.
Grade: C-