The Houston Texans are undergoing a multi-year, multi-draft rebuilding process, but they have the opportunity to overhaul their defense in one swing. This is possibly the deepest defensive draft in NFL history, as many players who would have typically entered the draft last year stayed in college due to the NCAA’s COVID policy. The first three rounds offer immediate impact players on the defensive side of the ball. The Texans are looking to reform their identify with a new coach and emerging general manager, They need to get past many of the recent tribulations they’ve endured. Addressing the defense immediately in the second year post-Bill O’Brien and first under Lovie Smith would help redefine this team. Here’s what I’d do:
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