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Cardinals Send No. 96 To Detroit; Lions Select DT Brodric Martin

April 28th, 2023 at 10:00pm CST by Ely Allen

The Cardinals continue to deal picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, this time trading the No. 96 overall pick to the Lions in exchange for Detroit’s Nos. 122, 138, and 168, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The Lions used their new third-round pick to select Western Kentucky defensive tackle Brodric Martin.

Coming out of Tuscaloosa with no stars in recruiting rankings, Martin went to North Alabama. He played for four years at the FCS school before transferring to Western Kentucky in the spring of 2021. Martin’s production saw no drop off as he elevated to the FBS level. In two years with the Hilltoppers, Martin totaled 62 tackles, six tackles for loss, and four sacks, all impressive numbers for a nose tackle.

At nearly 6-foot-5, 330 pounds, Martin is a boulder in the middle of the defensive line. While his technique wasn’t fully developed and sometimes lacks, he makes up for it with violent strength and deceptive quickness. He accumulated 143 tackles in five years of college play thanks to his ability to stack up and move laterally to defend multiple gaps in the line.

Defensive tackle was a bit of a need for Detroit. The Lions rolled mostly with Alim McNeill and Isaiah Buggs on the interior defensive line, rotating in Benito Jones as Levi Onwuzurike sat out the year recovering from back surgery. None of the linemen were necessarily dominant with McNeill grading out highest, according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required), ranking as the 33rd-best defensive tackle in the league.

Martin likely won’t be asked to play the 65-plus percentage of defensive snaps that McNeill and Buggs did in 2022, but he should provide strong contributions in short sample sizes. With Onwuzurike hopefully due to return soon, Martin won’t be expected to be an immediate contributor, but once he develops, Martin could be a strong nose tackle in Aaron Glenn‘s system.

Titans Obtain No. 33 From Cardinals, Select QB Will Levis

April 28th, 2023 at 6:22pm CST by Sam Robinson

While the Steelers rebuffed trade offers, the Cardinals are making their third trade of the draft thus far. Arizona will send No. 33 to Tennessee, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. With the pick, the Titans are taking Will Levis.

Levis visited the Titans during the pre-draft process. While the Kentucky quarterback did not opt to attend the draft tonight — after his full-night green room stay last night — he will go off the board quickly in Round 2.

The Titans are sending the Cardinals Nos. 41 and 72 this year for Levis; the Cardinals will also pick up a 2024 third-rounder in this swap, Rapoport tweets. The Cards will send the Titans No. 81 this year as well. This will move a first-round-caliber quarterback onto the Titans’ roster. One season remains on Ryan Tannehill‘s four-year contract.

A cannon-armed talent, Levis both brought questions regarding injury (a late-emerging big toe concern) and performance. Levis fared better in 2021, breaking into the mix as a first-round-caliber player. With Wan’Dale Robinson and OC Liam Coen leaving for the NFL in 2022, Levis regressed. But he was not believed to have fallen too far. Oddsmakers slotted him as a good bet to be drafted in the top 10. After the Colts took Anthony Richardson, Levis slipped out of the first round.

Levis won 10 games for the Wildcats in 2021, completing 66.01% of his passes for 2,826 yards and 24 touchdowns. Levis also displayed an ability to run the ball that year, producing 376 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2022, injuries and the loss of his top targets led to a down year in which Levis completed 65.37% of his passes for 2,406 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, all without displaying the rushing ability of prior years.

This pick comes a year after the Titans chose Malik Willis in the third round. The Liberty product did not appear ready as a rookie, and the Titans canned the GM — Jon Robinson — who selected him. The Titans are believed to have soured on Willis, and the Levis investment certainly reflects it. Now, Ran Carthon has a potential long-term option under center. The new Titans GM also trekked to Levis’ pro day last month.

It will be interesting to see if the Titans make an attempt to move on from Tannehill early. The team dangled its four-year starter in trades earlier this year. Finding a destination might depend on where the rest of this draft’s QBs are dispersed. That said, Tannehill is a proven starter who has piloted the Titans to three playoff berths. He is coming off an injury-shortened season, one in which the team traded away his top receiver (A.J. Brown), and would be far readier to step in next season compared to Levis. But the writing appears on the wall for Tannehill in Tennessee.

Cardinals Do Not Envision Trading DeAndre Hopkins

April 28th, 2023 at 12:09pm CST by Sam Robinson

Monti Ossenfort‘s first draft as Cardinals GM brought Thursday’s two biggest trades. The team moved down nine spots from No. 3 and then parted with some assets to come back to No. 6 for Paris Johnson. Hours before Day 2 of this draft, however, the Cardinals had not made a long-rumored trade. DeAndre Hopkins remains on their roster.

The Cardinals are believed to have shopped the former All-Pro wide receiver for weeks, but no worthwhile offer looks to have been made. While the prospect of a Hopkins trade should not be discounted, Ossenfort offered the strongest pushback yet against what would be the second trade of the accomplished wideout’s career.

“I don’t foresee that happening,” Ossenfort said of a Hopkins trade, via ESPN.com’s Josh Weinfuss. “I don’t know what is going to happen here in the next couple days. Right now, I don’t foresee that happening, no. … DeAndre’s a Cardinal, and we’re moving forward.”

This could be translated as, “Make us a better offer,” and no Hopkins trade was going to involve a first-round pick. Two of the teams connected to the 11th-year receiver, however, did make first-round augmentations to their respective pass-catching groups. The Ravens chose Zay Flowers, and the Bills took tight end Dalton Kincaid. The latter move would not necessarily take Buffalo out of the mix, and Kansas City addressed its pass rush over its wide receiver situation. The Chiefs have been connected as a Hopkins suitor throughout this process.

Beyond some teams’ first-round pass catcher investments, it is unclear what has changed about this situation. Hopkins, 31 in June, remains tied to a monster cap number ($29.88MM) and is attached to a $19.45MM base salary. Teams have wanted the Cardinals to eat some of that money, and potentially interested parties have expected Arizona to eventually cut Hopkins. Designating Hopkins as a post-June 1 release would create nearly $20MM in cap space. The Cardinals are in decent shape, cap-wise, with $20.6MM before accounting for draft pick signings.

The Cardinals improved their situation Thursday night, though their moves are geared more at 2024 and beyond compared to radically changing their 2023 outlook. Obtaining the Texans’ 2024 first-rounder (in the Will Anderson Jr. trade) could be a game-changing move for the Cards, considering Houston’s record has produced a top-three pick in each of the past three drafts. And Johnson will be expected to become a fixture on Arizona’s line. But Kyler Murray may not start the season on time. And the team still has a number of roster holes going into Day 2 of this draft. The Cards also swapped third-round picks with the Eagles, dropping from No. 66 to 94 as a result of a tempering violation.

It is interesting the Cardinals would shift from a seemingly certain separation from their top wideout to envisioning him back in the fold under a new regime. But this marks the strongest stance yet from Ossenfort regarding Hopkins’ Arizona future.

Cardinals Acquire No. 6, Select Ohio State OT Paris Johnson Jr.

April 27th, 2023 at 7:57pm CST by Adam La Rose

After trading out of the No. 3 pick, the Cardinals are moving back up. Arizona has acquired the No. 6 pick (along with No. 81) from the Lions, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (via Twitter). NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo tweets that Detroit will receive picks No. 12, No. 34, and No. 168.

The Cardinals will use their newfound selection on Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr.

We heard that Arizona was considering a trade down in pursuit of an offensive lineman. It took multiple trades to get there, but the Cardinals ultimately got their way, selecting one of the draft’s top O-line prospects.

After playing sparingly through his first two collegiate seasons, Johnson took on a larger role in 2022, appearing in 13 games for Ohio State. The 6-6, 315-pound blocker was charged with only a pair of sacks this past season, and Pro Football Focus gave him one of the highest grades (88 overall) at his position. As a result of his performance, Johnson earned a consensus All-American nod after the season.

The Cardinals surrendered 46 sacks last season, leaving open the possibility of improving their pass protection during the draft. By virtue of this pair of moves, new general manager Monti Ossenfort has landed arguably the team’s top target, while adding draft capital next season. Johnson will join a new-look room along the offensive front in the desert.

Arizona has re-signed right tackle Kelvin Beachum and added veteran Elijah Wilkinson so far this offseason. Johnson could compete for a starting role right away, despite only playing at that spot for one season with the Buckeyes. The Cardinals still have D.J. Humphries at left tackle, but the longtime starter missed much of last season. His previous experience includes time at right guard, versatility which could help the Cardinals improve along the O-line in one fashion or another – a needed development considering the long-term rebuilding path the team is likely on.

The Lions, meanwhile, had been connected to a few different defensive players at their original spot. Moving down has already taken them out of contention for DT Jalen Carter, though CB Christian Gonzalez could still be an option at No. 12.

Texans Acquire No. 3 From Cardinals, Select LB Will Anderson Jr.

April 27th, 2023 at 7:34pm CST by Adam La Rose

After selecting C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick, the Texans are also moving up to No. 3. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport (via Twitter), Houston has acquired the third overall pick from the Cardinals. The Texans will use that selection on Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter passes along the terms of the trade (via Twitter). The Texans have acquired picks No. 3 and No. 105 while sending Arizona picks No. 12, No. 33, a 2024 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick.

This move comes as little surprise given previous reporting on the Texans’ desire to add Anderson, seen by some as the top defender in the class (and, more generally, their intention of trading up from No. 12). Many felt he could be the second overall pick, but Houston has been aggressive in ensuring it acquired Anderson while also adding a franchise QB.

While the team got there in a roundabout way — one that cost considerable draft capital — it landed its quarterback and prized edge defender. The team was believed to be deciding between Anderson and Texas Tech’s Tyree Wilson, who ended up going to the Raiders at No. 7. Houston’s trade-up certainly showed what the franchise thinks of the ex-Crimson Tide star. Anderson is likely to take on a large role in the team’s defense right away, given his track record from college.

The junior won the Bronko Nagurski award in each of the past two years as the top defender in the country. Anderson had massive production in 2021 with 17.5 sacks and 31 tackles for loss. Those figures took a dip this past season, though, to 10 and 17 respectively. Still, Anderson racked up a number of individual accolades and projects as the safest option in a deep edge-rushing group this year. He should be a mainstay early on in his career with the Texans, a team which already looks much different than it did at the start of the day.

For the Cardinals, it comes as no surprise that they have moved down the board. Arizona is likely headed for a rebuild, so adding capital both this year and next outweighs the benefit which Anderson (or another high-end defender) would present. They will wait to see what options take shape at No. 12, though an impact rookie will surely be available regardless of how the board shakes out.

Eagles, Cardinals Settle Jonathan Gannon Tampering Investigation

April 27th, 2023 at 6:54pm CST by Ben Levine

The Eagles and Cardinals have settled a tampering investigation involving the hiring of Jonathan Gannon, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (via Twitter). The former Eagles defensive coordinator was hired to be the Cardinals head coach earlier this offseason.

As part of the settlement, Philadelphia will receive the No. 66 pick in the draft. The Cardinals will receive pick No. 94 and a 2024 fifth-round pick.

The two teams released a statement regarding the settlement (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Twitter):

“The Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on the settlement of an issue concerning an instance of impermissible contact by Arizona during its head coaching search this past January.

“The Cardinals self-reported to the National Football League that General Manager Monti Ossenfort had a phone conversation with then-Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon in the days following the NFC Championship Game, a period during which contact is not permitted under the League’s Anti-Tampering Policy.

“To resolve the matter between the two clubs, the Cardinals and Eagles have agreed to swap third round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft and the Cardinals receive Philadelphia’s fifth-round selection in 2024.”

The NFL has very specific guidelines when it comes to interviews for coaches who are still in the playoff hunt. There’s a brief period at the beginning of the playoffs where the Cardinals could have approached Gannon, and they also wouldn’t have faced consequences had they first talked with the former defensive coordinator following Philly’s Super Bowl loss.

A league source told Josina Anderson that the Cardinals were not initially truthful about their pursuit of Gannon, presumably resulting in an investigation (Twitter link). Ultimately, the Eagles managed to move up about 30 picks in the third round of the draft. Based on the popular trade chart, this means the two organizations basically equated Gannon’s value to a fourth-round pick.

Cardinals, Titans Nearing DeAndre Hopkins Trade?

April 27th, 2023 at 4:59pm CST by Adam La Rose

DeAndre Hopkins may be on the move in the near future. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports (via Twitter) that the Cardinals are attempting to include the veteran wideout (and the third overall pick in tonight’s draft) in a trade with the Titans which would involve pick No. 11.

However, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is throwing cold water on the rumors (via Twitter). While the Titans have indeed discussed a trade for Arizona’s No. 3 pick, Rapoport says the organization hasn’t discussed Hopkins with the Cardinals.

Hopkins has been rumored to be on the block for much of the offseason, with contenders like the Bills and Chiefs emerging as potential suitors. The main hanging point in negotiations has been Hopkins’ contract. The wideout is due a $19.45MM base salary in 2023 — a number both higher than his 2022 salary ($6.65MM) and his 2024 payment ($14.92MM). There have even been whispers that the veteran may want a raise as part of a trade, a factor that has probably cooled his trade market.

As a result, some pundits have wondered if the Cards may just cut Hopkins, freeing him up to sign anywhere. This previously rumored scenario would allow the Cardinals to save that $19.45MM — if they were to designate Hopkins as a post-June 1 cut. In a pre-draft trade (or any trade before June 1), the team would be hit with a $21.1MM dead-money charge.

Tennessee is a logical landing spot for any wide receiver, especially if the team intends to add a rookie QB in the draft. 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks was limited to only 444 receiving yards last season, while the rest of the depth chart is led by Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and 2022 fifth-round pick Kyle Phillips.

Texans Nearly Completed Trade For No. 1 Pick; Team Looking To Move Up From No. 12

April 27th, 2023 at 3:59pm CST by Sam Robinson

As yet another indicator of the Texans’ Bryce Young interest, Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reports the trade talks between they and the Bears nearly produced a deal in March (Twitter link). Chicago’s previously reported two-trade effort falling through led to Carolina having Young access at No. 1.

Ryan Poles has discussed the Bears’ plan to trade with the Texans and then swap with the Panthers, moving from No. 1 to No. 2 to No. 9. The Texans backed out at the final stage, and Glazer’s report indicates the team was near the goal line on this trade. As it stands, Houston will go into tonight’s first round holding their No. 2 pick. The Texans had held the top slot for weeks, but a Davis Mills-led game-winning drive in Week 18 — one that included a fourth-and-20 Mills-to-Jordan Akins touchdown connection — gave the Bears the pick.

To move from No. 2 to No. 1, Houston was set to send Chicago a trade package that included at least one starting offensive player, Darin Gantt of Panthers.com adds. The Panthers were simultaneously negotiating with the Cardinals for the No. 3 pick, with Gantt adding the team’s proposal for 3 was similar to its offer for 2. It is worth wondering if the offensive player in Houston’s was Brandin Cooks, whom the team traded to Dallas last month.

“Wednesday afternoon, we were there,” Panthers GM Scott Fitterer said regarding a trade from No. 9 to No. 2 with the Bears. “That evening, we kept waiting for, basically for Houston to make a decision. [Owner David Tepper] is calling me because we’re waiting for that to happen. And all day Thursday, nothing. And Thursday night, I call Ryan. He’s like pacing at his house. He goes, ‘I can’t sleep. Now I’m sick to my stomach,’ because ultimately, he’s going to really rack up picks and stuff.

“And then Friday comes, nothing in the morning. I talk to him at noon. He’s frustrated. Talk to him again about 2:30 p.m. He’s frustrated. And it’s kind of like, OK, what’s it take then? Take 2 out. What if we just want to come to 1?”

The Raiders and Colts also discussed the pick with the Bears, but the Panthers including D.J. Moore represented a turning point. As the Panthers shifted their focus from moving to No. 1, Poles prioritized the veteran wideout. The Panthers gave up Moore, a 2024 first-rounder and two seconds to move up eight spots. The other teams involved led the Panthers to include Moore, per Gantt. The Bears also inquired on Brian Burns and Derrick Brown. While the Panthers had previously turned down a first-rounder for Moore, they included him in their revised offer. The team has since signed Adam Thielen and DJ Chark.

“We’re trying to protect ourselves by talking about 3, and it was a pretty good deal to go to Arizona, but then there’s two quarterbacks in between that are possibly going right?” Fitterer said. “And that’s why we said, let’s just go get the 1. Yeah. And let’s control this. … But then the other team comes in, and they’re offering what is actually more than we gave up, pick-wise. So that’s where the D.J. factor came in. That’s what put us over the top. We didn’t have to do as much pick-wise because we knew D.J.’s worth more than a 1.”

Houston’s hesitancy about the trade creates intrigue regarding its plans for tonight. The Texans now appear set to pick an edge rusher — either Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. or Texas Tech’s Tyree Wilson, who look to be part of a floor-vs.-ceiling debate — over a quarterback. That said, owner Cal McNair is more involved with this year’s first-round pick compared to 2022. As recently as this week, SI.com’s Albert Breer notes the organization was “pretty torn” on going quarterback or edge rusher at No. 2. While the latter route may have prevailed, the Texans will still need to find a path to landing a bona fide starter option.

On that front, Caserio has explored moving up from No. 12 overall as a way to land a passer, Breer notes. The team has looked into trading back into the top 10 for a QB, ProFootballNetwork.com’s Tony Pauline adds. The Texans have a second-round pick and two thirds in this year’s draft; they have two firsts in 2024.

The Titans have been steadily tied to negotiating with the Cardinals, who are weighing offers from multiple teams. With the Colts set to pick at No. 4, it is possible C.J. Stroud and Will Levis — frequently connected to Indianapolis — will be off the board in the first four picks. That would leave the Texans with the options of Anthony Richardson, whom they did not host on a pre-draft visit, and Hendon Hooker. The Texans are believed to be intrigued by the ex-Tennessee Volunteer, but he is coming off an ACL tear and already 25. Hooker climbing into the top 10 would make for quite the pre-draft rise, and it is also possible Houston could nab the rehabbing QB by trading down.

Cardinals Weighing Multiple Trade Offers For No. 3 Overall Pick

April 27th, 2023 at 10:33am CST by Sam Robinson

At least six teams are believed to have discussed the No. 3 overall pick with the Cardinals. On draft morning, the NFC West team has received multiple offers for the selection, Dianna Russini of ESPN.com reports (on Twitter).

Seeking to bolster their draft arsenal, as they have an established quarterback in Kyler Murray, the Cardinals have shopped the pick. But they have not yet traded it. The team seems likely to hold onto the choice until tonight, seeing as the Texans’ decision at No. 2 figures to impact teams’ final offers. With Houston leaning against selecting C.J. Stroud at 2, however, Arizona’s pick figures to generate interest with the Ohio State-developed passer still on the board.

The Cards have been connected to this draft’s top offensive linemen, and ex-Stroud protector Paris Johnson is believed to be one of the team’s targets. Johnson, whom ESPN’s Scouts Inc. rates as the 12th-best prospect available, would make more sense as a pick later in the top 10 — as opposed to No. 3 overall. Arizona has its tackle tandem of the past three years — D.J. Humphries and Kelvin Beachum — under contract, though Beachum is going into his age-34 season. Other than re-signing Will Hernandez, who was originally a Steve Keim addition, the Cardinals have not made a notable O-line investment this offseason

As for the teams interesting in coming up to 3, the Titans may be in the driver’s seat. They have been the most aggressive team regarding trade-up calls, Albert Breer of SI.com adds. New Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort came over from the Titans, the other team to hire a GM this offseason. The Ran Carthon– and Mike Vrabel-led team, which currently holds the No. 11 overall choice, has been mentioned as team to monitor regarding a trade-up maneuver for weeks. Vrabel, an Ohio State alum, and Buckeyes HC Ryan Day are close. And Ryan Tannehill is believed to be available via trade. It would not be a lock the Titans move on from their four-year starter if they acquired the pick (and a quarterback), but one season remains on Tannehill’s contract. The team has not touched Tannehill’s 2023 salary yet, via a restructure, either.

A few prominent mock drafts have pegged the Titans as the team that will trade up to No. 3. They are believed to be interested in selecting Stroud. They are not the only team viewed as a suitor. The Raiders have done extensive homework on this year’s QB class, while the Falcons — their support for Desmond Ridder staying at QB1 notwithstanding — are also believed to be lurking here. Atlanta may not be interested in trading up for anyone but Stroud, seeing as Bryce Young is widely expected to go No. 1 to the Panthers. The Lions, who hold two first-round picks, joined the Falcons and Raiders in hosting Stroud on a pre-draft visit. A move to No. 3 would be designed around leapfrogging the Colts, whose desire to select a QB — be it Stroud or Will Levis — at No. 4 is not a secret.

The Cards hold five picks in the top 105, possessing two third-round choices, and have a bevy of needs to fill as they transition to a new regime. While the O-line may be an early focus, Arizona has needs at edge defender, on its defensive line and at cornerback. Over the past two offseasons, the Cards’ defense has lost J.J. Watt, Zach Allen, Byron Murphy and Chandler Jones. Safety Budda Baker has also requested a trade, though the team remains in contact with the disgruntled defender.

Texans Likely To Draft DE At No. 2 Overall; Latest On C.J. Stroud

April 27th, 2023 at 10:00am CST by Sam Robinson

The Davis Mills-to-Jordan Akins fourth-and-20 touchdown connection may go down as one of the more impactful plays in Texans history. That Week 18 sequence, which led to the Texans falling out of the No. 1 draft slot, ended up allowing the Panthers access to Bryce Young, a player by most accounts Houston would have taken if given the opportunity.

While the Texans attempted to trade up to No. 1 with the Bears, the team settling on a second-best quarterback option continues to look unlikely at No. 2. Houston going with either Will Anderson Jr. or Tyree Wilson is the more likely scenario compared to the team selecting C.J. Stroud at that spot, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 notes.

The team brought Stroud in for a pre-draft visit, attended the Ohio State prospect’s pro day, interviewed him at the Combine and, per Wilson, has spent time considering how it would obtain a quarterback after passing on one at No. 2. But the Texans drafting Stroud would be a “major surprise” at this point, according to Wilson.

Momentum has headed in this direction for weeks, with Stroud falling from potential Panthers pick at No. 1 to a player with an uncertain destination. The Texans obviously have a quarterback need, and while Wilson adds the team’s past with David Mulugheta — Deshaun Watson‘s agent and Stroud’s representative — will not determine the team’s stance on Stroud, the ex-Buckeyes starter appears likely to remain on the board at No. 3 overall. As should be expected, GM Nick Caserio (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter) doubled down on Stroud’s agent not being part of the team’s decision-making.

Regarding Stroud’s potential landing spot, Wilson adds the Titans — via a trade-up with the Cardinals at No. 3 — are rumored to be exploring a move up to select him. Peter Schrager’s NFL.com mock draft projects the Titans to make that move as well.

The Titans have been viewed as Stroud fans for a bit now, and Schrager cites Mike Vrabel‘s relationship with Ohio State HC Ryan Day as one that helps Justin Fields‘ Buckeyes successor here. Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds is also believed to back Stroud, which could well lead to the Cardinals having a taker for a trade-up, as Indianapolis holds the No. 4 overall pick tonight. The Titans were mentioned weeks ago as having explored a trade into the No. 3 position; this appears to be a realistic scenario. Though, it probably will not take place until the Texans make their choice at 2.

The Texans are not expected to select Will Levis or Anthony Richardson at 2; the Texans did not host the Florida prospect on a visit. The team does have high opinion of Hendon Hooker, per Wilson, but the Tennessee prospect does not appear to be in the team’s first-round plans at either No. 2 or No. 12. The Vikings, who hold the No. 23 overall pick, have been mentioned as a potential Hooker destination. The two-year Volunteers starter, who suffered an ACL tear in November, expects to be cleared by Week 1.

An Anderson-or-Wilson decision looks to be where Houston’s process concludes. Mentioned as being open to trading down, the Texans are not expected to do so, Aaron Wilson adds. Questions about Anderson’s ceiling remain a factor here, per Aaron Wilson, who lends more credence to Tyree Wilson as being a higher-ceiling player (and a prospect who, at 271 pounds, would better fit DeMeco Ryans‘ 4-3 scheme compared to Anderson, at 253). The Texans are believed to have cleared the Texas Tech prospect, who suffered a Lisfranc fracture late in the Red Raiders’ season. Schrager mocks Anderson, whom a GM calls the “safest pick in the draft,” to Houston.

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