NFL Draft: Houston Texans Possible Late Round Picks

April 8, 2011   ·   Joseph Healy   ·   Jump to comments

Ultimately, a general manager or head coach will be judged by how well their first and second round picks work out.
The late rounds, though, is where a good general manager separates himself from a mediocre general manager.
Anyone could tell you that Von Miller or Patrick Peterson is the most talented or athletic guy on the field at any given time. It's the really good talent evaluators that can tell you which sixth round linebacker is the best bet to make the roster in September.
The Texans need playmakers, but they also need some depth. That's where making solid picks in the later rounds comes in. That's where you find your depth.
When selecting prospects this late, general managers are usually looking for players that fit into one of two categories. They want them to either be highly productive players at successful schools or players who may have under-performed, but have measurements that you like such as height, speed, or strength.
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