NFL Team: Houston Texans 2009 Picks
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| RD | PK(OVR) | NAME | POS | SCHOOL |
| 1 | 15(15) | Brian Cushing | OLB | USC |
Cushing's greatest strength is his ability to defend the run. He locates the ball quickly, is strong enough to set the edge and he is a big hitter who wraps up on contact. There's also a lot to like about his range and motor. He isn't as strong in coverage or as a pass-rusher, but he can masque his lack of ideal hip flexibility with positioning and his ability to jam tight ends at the line. Video  | Complete analysis  | ||||
| 2 | 14(46) | Connor Barwin | DE | Cincinnati |
| The 256-pound Barwin is another defensive end prospect who is still developing his ability to anchor against the run. However, he has rare top-end speed for a player his size (4.66). He can turn the corner in a flash. And don't be surprised to see him line up at tight end in goal line situations because he has experience lining up at tight end and he's an excellent leaper in jump-ball situations. Complete analysis | ||||
| 3 | 13(77) | Antoine Caldwell | OC | Alabama |
| He isn't the most graceful of athletes and his technique could use some polishing, but Caldwell almost always finds a way to get the job done and he plays with great tenacity. It's also worth pointing out that he was a four-year starter and team captain at the highest level of college football. Complete analysis | ||||
| 4 | 12(112) | Glover Quin | S | New Mexico |
| Quin makes a quick diagnosis of plays and gets into strong initial position to make plays on the ball. He also takes good angles with the ball in flight and shows above-average ball skills. Although he's undersized for the safety position he's not afraid to throw his body around. However, he needs some tweaking to his overall footwork. Complete analysis | ||||
| 4 | 22(122) | Anthony Hill | TE | North Carolina State |
| from Minnesota | ||||
| Although Hill is extremely limited as an athlete his value comes from his ability as an inline blocker. In fact, he's our top-rated blocking tight end. He possesses brute strength at the point of attack and can push defenders off the ball. Complete analysis | ||||
| 5 | 16(152) | James Casey | TE | Rice |
| Casey brings excellent athleticism and the versatility to contribute at TE and potentially be the conductor of the Wildcat formation. At this point, he is a one-dimensional pass-catching TE who needs to improve his strength as an inline blocker. | ||||
| 6 | 15(188) | Brice McCain | CB | Utah |
| Although undersized, McCain is a quick-twitched athlete who can explode out of his backpedal. He also brings added value as a returner on special teams. Our concerns center on his ability to guard bigger WRs at the NFL level. Because of that, he may never be more than a nickel back. | ||||
| 7 | 14(223) | Troy Nolan | S | Arizona State |
| Nolan possesses adequate size and good fluidity in his hips. He also excels in terms of ball skills. However, he needs to be much more consistent as an open-field tackler. | ||||