While the entire NFL is off zagging, the Houston Texans zig in a previously familiar direction.

The ultimate quest for most NFL franchises is to acquire the illustrious Super Bowl hardware. One trophy is often enough for these billion dollar organizations to do whatever it takes to complete their journey. There are so many pieces to the puzzle of a Super Bowl winning team: General Manager, Head Coach, and of course the Quarterback, to name a few.

The Houston Texans concluded their first draft under new GM Nick Caserio, and there is plenty to talk about heading into the 2021 season.

The best time of the year is here, no it's not Christmas, Thanksgiving or your birthday, it's DRAFT WEEK! The 2021 NFL Draft has been gearing up to be the most unpredictable one yet. College athletes all over the nation have opted out of the 2020 season, the annual Combine in Indianapolis was cancelled, Pro Day testing numbers are less accurate than John McClain's Texans' predictions, and All-22 film is hard to come by for people like me (luckily I have some good friends).

All of those variables can lead to a lot of uncertainty. What Quarterback should the 49ers take at #3? Who are the best small-school sleepers this year? What round should my favorite team draft my favorite player? I've slaved away for the past month and put together the ultimate guide to help everyone out. You can find my Top-200 Big Board, Horizontal Big Board, Positional Rankings, Film Grades and 170 Scouting Reports on the prospects most likely to have their name called this year.

Use the guide, be the guide. Brag...

The NFL has become a passing league, and is continuing to trend further in that direction each day. Luckily for teams looking to get in on the trend and bolster their team with weapons, this 2021 WR Draft Class is legendary - better than last year's hyped-up class with game changers up top, and depth until the 7th round. Instead of just doing my normal positional rankings (check out EDGE, IDL, CB on the site!) since this WR class brings so much more than recent years - I wanted to bring more as well. Introducing my WR Superlatives!

The 2021 NFL Draft Linebacker Class will not mistake anyone for being particularly deep, however, if you're looking in the right places, for the right traits, you can find some diamonds in the rough. It's a particularly good class for teams who are looking to get faster, quicker and better in coverage, as long as you're willing to sacrifice some conventional size.

The Texans have signed seemingly every LB available in free agency, and the common theme seems to be the aforementioned principles: no more big, physical, plodding LBs who can't run and cover - now we're seeing "undersized" guys who have sideline-to-sideline speed and the fluidity to keep up in coverage over the middle of the field.

When new Texans DC Lovie Smith was asked about how Nick Caserio has done improving the defense, Lovie said, "We like our roster that we have right now before we add some more players in the draft." What I took away from that is LB is not off the table from being drafted this...

The 2021 NFL Draft Cornerback class is a strong one. You have potential stars at the top, value in rounds 2 and 3, and high level depth/scheme dependent starters until round 5. It's a particularly good class for NFL defenses that love height, speed and length - which seems to be becoming the norm.

Ranking these CBs can be extremely difficult because what I look for in a CB will vary so much from other evaluators and especially different NFL coaches. CB is an extremely scheme and situation specific position, so my rankings are highly based on what I value in CBs: fluid movement skills, good arm length and efficient technique.

As always, you can find each prospects full scouting report by clicking the link embedded in their name - gaining information on measureables, athletic testing, stats, strengths, weaknesses and scheme fit/role. Don't agree with my rankings? Hit me up on Twitter @Texans_Thoughts to share your opinion! Alright, let's begin.

Myles Garrett, Nick Bosa, Chase Young - the 2021 NFL Draft EDGE class may not have an elite, blue-chip prospect this year, but that doesn't make it a weak class. I have 5 first round grades on EDGE prospects and there are a wide selection of athletic freaks all throughout the draft. I've evaluated 23 total EDGE prospects and will do my best to rank the top 15 - this practice is largely dependent on what I look for in EDGE prospects and think are the best traits to help them have consistent NFL success.

Don't agree with my rankings? I'm expecting that, get at me on Twitter: @Texans_Thoughts and share why! Each player in this ranking has a scouting report linked to their name, so you can read my full thoughts on their strengths, weaknesses, role projection/scheme fit and has a summary of the players' measurables, athletic testing and stats!

The Houston Texans have assembled their coaching staff under David Culley, and despite the questionable head coaching hire, his coaching connections bring some intrigue heading into the 2021 season.

The 2021 NFL Draft is officially one month away and there is no better way to kick off the countdown than by interviewing the interview god himself, Justin Melo! He may be a Titans fan and covers them for Broadway Sports, but his overall football knowledge is off the charts and I admire his evident work ethic.

Justin is an extremely accomplished writer who covers the NFL Draft for The Draft Network. He has a killer "Draft Networking" series where he talks to seemingly every single prospect in the draft, providing readers with valuable insights into players who will see the NFL.

You can follow him on Twitter: @JustinM_NFL and enjoy his Interview series at The Draft Network as his grind is something to truly be proud of.

Draft szn is in full force and it's time to evaluate 200+ prospects, fall in obsessive love with 50, and have my favorite team draft zero of them! The 2021 NFL Draft is one full of questions for the Houston Texans - Will star Quarterback Deshaun Watson actually be traded? Should you hop on the Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Trey Lance or Mac Jones hype train? Is it even worth watching and researching first and second round prospects?

While I can't answer any of those questions with 100% certainty, I will be evaluating and exhausting all our potential options during this draft - from Alabama to Wisconsin-Whitewater, so stay tuned for rankings, scouting reports and film breakdowns to help you keep up with what will hands down be the craziest and most unpredictable draft yet.

I've started my full evaluations on prospects, with the Interior Defensive Lineman (IDL) position group. The draft should always be about best player available but it's hard not to want to fill obvious and drastic holes on your team. IDL is currently the Texans biggest need in my opinion, getting a...

New Texans GM Nick Caserio has hit the ground running, signing EIGHT (as I'm writing this) new free agents to deals this Monday. I'm going to give individual letter grades to each signing, but overall I am a fan of Nick's approach. Giving one year, incentive based prove it deals to veterans. He is clearly trying to preserve future cap space, and is looking to hit singles and doubles, not home runs.

Free agency can create a lot of buyer's remorse, we've felt that pain personally, from some horrific Bill O'Brien signings. This new style of team building is refreshing and exactly what Caserio should be doing. Now, let's grade the deals.

Maybe the most underrated need for the Houston Texans is a Defensive Tackle who can shut down the run. Enter Davon Godchaux.

Although the Texans have brought back RBs David Johnson, Buddy Howell and Dontrell Hilliard, more additions could and should be made. Mike Davis had a career year for the Panthers, accumulating 1,015 all purpose yards and has even said He’s following Tyrell Adams wherever he signs

Kevin King is the ideal Cornerback for Lovie Smith's Tampa 2. Don't let the TD he gave up in the playoff game vs the Buccaneers (where he only gave up 2 catches total) cloud your judgement on King. While he's not the perfect CB, his strengths can be maximized and weaknesses minimized in the Texans scheme.

The deadline to franchise tag a player has passed and the Houston Texans have decided not to use it on Will Fuller. The last time they used the tag was in 2009 on CB Dunta Robinson. They seem to be allergic to it ever since then, passing on the opportunity to use it on talented homegrown players with some question marks like: Jadeveon Clowney, Kareem Jackson and DJ Reader.

Continuing the offseason series of looking at potential free agent targets for the Houston Texans, we have Sheldon Rankins, DT. If you haven’t read the first article in this series, I looked at OLB/DE Tyus Bowser, check it out!

In this series, I’ll be reviewing some of my favorite NFL free agent options and seeing how they fit with the Houston Texans from scheme, financial and timeline standpoints. First up, Baltimore Ravens OLB/DE Tyus Bowser.

The Houston Texans may need 4 new starters on the defensive line for the 2021 season. Pair that with the notion that new DC Lovie Smith will likely bring his patented Tampa 2 defense and the need for impact defensive linemen continues to rise. The Tampa 2 thrives on getting pressure by just rushing four players and thus this article will try to find us some Defensive Ends in the 2021 NFL Draft. A fun exercise would be to provide DE options in each of the 7 rounds, as even though DE is a huge need, the draft is always about finding value. So, let’s take a look at 7 of my favorite DE options in each round.

The Houston Texans made the tough but necessary decision of moving towards the 2021 offseason without one of their most successful players in franchise history in J.J. Watt.

Ahhh NFL Draft season, undoubtedly my favorite part of the offseason and a perfect distraction from the drama engulfing Texans fans' psyche right now. With an altered NFL combine this year, the Senior Bowl is the main event and best place to gain more insight into many talented prospects. For a full list of all the players attending you can look here and I encourage you to do your own research and let me know which prospects intrigue you!

As for this article, you’ll be getting 10 quick looks into my top targets for the Texans to pay attention to. I’ll be diving into prospects who are projected to be drafted in the 3rd round or later (don’t feel the need to look at 1st/2nd rounders until the doomsday scenario occurs). So, let’s get into it!

Earlier this summer Deshaun Watson hosted a summer reading challenge for kids in the Houston area called “4 Books for #4 Summer Reading Challenge” in partnership with Ashley HomeStore. The winners aged 7,8,11 & 14 all received a $10,000.00 shopping spree at Ashley HomeStore to make-over their rooms, and on top of that Deshaun took them all to Footlocker and purchased them and their siblings all brand new shoes!

He didn't stop there though. Last night Deshaun surprised the 4 winners from the reading challenge with scholarships to the school of their choice. Education is one of the pillars of the Deshaun Watson Foundation, and Deshaun felt honored to be able to provide these kids with a long term goal and reward them and their families for their hard work and commitment.

The families were left speechless at the gesture by Deshaun Watson. Deshaun just wants to do his part to give kids hope and inspiration for a better life. Education has always been a priority for Deshaun and his mother, and now he has the opportunity to share that with others who continue to...

The Houston Texans remain in a very awkward situation regarding their relationship with their franchise quarterback, but a divorce is a lot more difficult than it appears.

As a dramatic flame casts across NRG, wild rumors spawn from national media and "Fire Easterby" chants are spread throughout the internet, Nick Caserio still has a job to do. I hope he's ready to fix the Houston Texans, and I'll provide 3 moves that will benefit our future success while also cleaning up the cap sheet.

It took three general managers and an interim, but the Houston Texans' ownership believes they have found their guy in Nick Caserio.

Jaret aligns at Running Back for the Buffalo Bulls. #26 on the field, he's listed at 5'9, 195lbs and is a Junior. "Jet" has put up video game like numbers this season, and is one of my favorite RBs in this entire class.

Chuba aligns at Running Back for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. #30 on the field, he's listed at 6'0, 207lbs and is a Redshirt Junior.

It's been reported that the Houston Texans are set to interview Bills Director of Pro Personnel, Malik Boyd. So, what does he bring to the table as a potential GM candidate?

Riddick could be the “outside the box” hire that helps turnaround the Houston Texans organization. In my opinion, there’s risk that comes with Riddick, but due to his multiple experiences in different realms of the NFL, he could also be a home run hire.

Tedarrell aligns at defensive tackle for the Florida Gators. #56 on the field, he's listed at a hulking 6'5, 358lbs and is a Senior.

Daivyon aligns at Defensive Tackle for the Iowa Hawkeyes. #54 on the field, he's listed at 6'3, 305lbs and is a Redshirt Junior.

Levi aligns at DT for the Washington Huskies. #95 on the field he's listed at 6'3, 288lbs and is a Redshirt Senior.

Jalen aligns at DT for the Pitt Panthers. #97 on the field, he's listed at 6'2, 290lbs and is a Redshirt Junior.

Marvin aligns at DT for the Florida State Seminoles and plays anywhere from 0 to 3 tech on the line. #21 on the field, he's listed at 6'5, 311 lbs and is a Senior. A former projected top 10 pick, Marvin's stock has fallen a bit after an injury riddled 2020. However, that opens up the chance for the Houston Texans to steal him. #MarvinSoon

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Alec aligns at Center for the Boston College Eagles. #72 on the field, he's listed at 6'4, 290 lbs and is a Redshirt Junior.

Samuel aligns at Left Tackle for the Texas Longhorns but many experts project he moves to Guard at the NFL level. #52 on the field, he's listed at 6'7, 309 lbs and is a Junior.

Landon aligns at Center for the Alabama Crimson Tide. #69 on the field, he's listed at 6'6, 325 lbs and is a Redshirt Senior.

Many athletes dive into business ventures outside of sports to boost their portfolios and build long term wealth for generations and their families. Deshaun Watson is no different. Deshaun recently brought a new franchise to Houston that is based in Detroit named Lefty’s Cheesesteak. Not your ordinary big named brand like a McDonalds or Burger King which a lot of star athletes attach themselves to, but then again Deshaun doesn’t have a normal portfolio when it comes to business ventures. He’s also part owner in a Tech Company in Rally, a Nutrition Company in Zurvita, and now a Cheesesteak franchise with Lefty’s. What stands out to me is Deshaun isn’t just attaching himself as a “Brand Ambassador” like some, he’s taking ownership. He didn’t just collect a check up front, do appearances and then just head to the bank, he wanted ownership instead of collecting a check. By taking ownership, it shows his commitment to the brands success and a willingness to be a part of their growth for the future. Another thing he’s investing is his time and passion to make sure these companies are...

James aligns at Center for the BYU Cougars. #66 on the field, he's listed at 6'4, 305 lbs and is a Redshirt Junior.

Sadarius aligns at Left Guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks. #50 on the field, he's listed at 6'4, 320 lbs and is a Redshirt Senior.

Drake plays Center for the Kentucky Wildcats. #52 on the field, he's listed at 6'2, 310 lbs and is currently a Redshirt Senior.

Josh plays Center for the Ohio State Buckeyes. #71 on the field, he's listed at 6'5, 312 lbs and is currently a Redshirt Junior.

The Houston Texans are playing Indianapolis Colts for the second time in three weeks as they hope to have a better outcome than their gut-wrenching defeat in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter.

The Houston Texans roster will begin to look a lot differently with the team now officially eliminated from playoff contention at 4-9.

The Houston Texans are traveling to Illinois in Week 14 to face the Chicago Bears in an interesting matchup that has a lot of storylines intertwined between both teams.

After another disappointing loss this past Sunday to AFC South rival, the Indianapolis Colts, the Texans find themselves in unfamiliar territory since selecting Deshaun Watson.

The Houston Texans (4-7) are riding a two-win streak as they host the Indianapolis Colts (7-4) for their first matchup of the 2020 regular season.

One hundred and sixty.

That’s how many players were selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, before the Houston Texans selected Charles Omenihu in the 5th round. He’s never let that derail him; however, and no matter the circumstance, he’s going to work to prove he’s better than those one hundred and sixty players.

His sophomore stats this year may not jump off the page (5 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 TFLs per Pro Football Reference), but box score numbers don’t tell the whole story. In this article I’ll be diving into how Omenihu has been doing more with less, and become the most efficient pass rusher on the Texans.

The Houston Texans are back at NRG Stadium to face the New England Patriots after a two-week road trip where they went 1-1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns.

Welcome back to my series on potential Houston Texans GM Candidates. I’ve taken an extensive look at Ed Dodds, Colts Assistant GM, as my #1 candidate for the job, and if you haven’t read that article, check it out here he’s certainly still the most qualified candidate, in my opinion. But today we are here to talk about the next candidate, and that is Chiefs Director of Player Personnel, Mike Borgonzi. Let’s take a look at why he should be a top option to run our Texans.

Yes, the 2020 NFL season isn’t even over for the Houston Texans, but I want to take a super early look at the 2021 NFL Draft Class, to see how we can improve this roster. The Texans aren’t stocked with premium capital, so finding mid-late round gems will be a high priority. Let’s look at who the media experts have the Texans drafting in the 3rd round, plus 3 of my favorite prospects who I think fit nicely for the future of this team.

The Houston Texans won their second game against the Jacksonville Jaguars to improve their record to 2-6 for the season as they travel to Ohio in Week 10 to face the Cleveland Browns. Their season is still not over with eight games in the books and the Texans still have a lot to play for.

The Houston Texans are going down a dark road at 1-6 and need to string a few wins to start turning things around.

The Houston Texans are traveling to Florida after the bye week to face the Jacksonville Jaguars as both teams look to improve their 1-6 record.

Welcome to the first edition of a series where I search of the best candidate for the Houston Texans new General Manager. We start by analyzing Ed Dodds, current Assistant GM for the Indianapolis Colts. Dodds is my favorite option so far, but with months before the new GM is hired, things will likely change. Let's see why he would be such a good option in running this team.

The Houston Texans have to hit on their hirings right with their most important player, Deshaun Watson, under contract until 2025.

The Houston Texans find themselves in a scary place. Unfortunately, it's pretty safe to say the season is over. This team is about to endure a lot of change in the next year, and with the trade deadline looming, there are multiple players that could be moved, to help the future prospects of the Texans. So let's look at 5 moves that could possibly happen, before the trade deadline and after the season is over.

After another devastating loss in Week 7, the Houston Texans are 1-6, and their ability to remain competitive for this season is near shut. It is time to look forward to the future, which means the organization will have to make some tough decisions.

The Houston Texans are at the crossroads of their season, where they have to decide which direction they will go for the remaining ten games with a 1-5 record.

Taking an in-depth look at how the Houston Texans (1-5) measure up against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (4-1).

The Houston Texans were unable to win against the undefeated Tennessee Titans in an overtime thriller that resulted in Houston's fifth loss of the 2020 NFL season.

Taking a closer look at the Houston Texans over and under odds as they face Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (4-1) in Week 7.

Heading into the Week 6 matchup versus the Tennessee Titans, I was really excited to watch Left Tackle Laremy Tunsil and EDGE Jadeveon Clowney go to battle. Two of the best players at their positions, I was expecting a bloodbath. However, the Titans smartly avoided Tunsil (who has been dominant), rushing Clowney off the left edge majority of the time, versus Right Tackle Tytus Howard instead. Clowney seemed to have met his match, as Tytus played tremendously, all day long. Clowney finished with 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 0 sacks, 0 QB hits and 1 pressure. Let's take a look into why Tytus was so successful, and how he can continue to improve going forward.

Taking a closer look at the Houston Texans over and under odds as they face the undefeated Tennessee Titans in Week 6.

The Houston Texans (1-4) face the undefeated Tennessee Titans (4-0) for what will be an important game to see where Houston fares against the best team in the AFC South for the first five weeks.

There was a lot of hype for the Houston Texans offense going into the 2020 NFL season. I will be the first one to tell you that I believed in the talent on this roster and thought that we would look a lot better than we have. It's been a rocky first five weeks and in this article I will be taking a look at the running game, what has worked and what hasn't worked. Trying to find a solution for the rest of the season.

The Houston Texans earned their first win of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5.

The Houston Texans (0-4) are looking for signs of life against their first AFC South opponent of the season, the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3).

At the end of the 2019 season, the Houston Texans went into the offseason with the top odds to win the AFC South. Just 4 weeks into the 2020 NFL season and things have taken a wild turn, as the Texans now have the 3rd best odds (+1200). Let’s take a look at why those odds have taken a complete 180, and how Bill O’Brien has been the man who spearheaded the cliff dive.

The Houston Texans dropped their fourth straight game of the 2020 NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings in a very frustrating fashion that ended Bill O'Brien's time in Texas.

The Houston Texans (0-4) are hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3) at NRG Stadium as they look to turn their season around with Bill O'Brien no longer in the picture.

Breaking: Cal McNair has fired Head Coach/ General Manager Bill O'Brien. The Houston Texans will finally move on from O'Brien, naming Romeo Crennel as the interim head coach.

The winless Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings are squaring off in Week 4 to see who gets their first win in the 2020 regular season.

Is it time to hit the big red panic button for the Houston Texans after an 0-3 start?

In this weeks edition of Texans Turning Point, we look at the crucial moment that the Texans lost the game to the Steelers. In my opinion, that came when Deshaun Watson threw an interception in the 4th quarter AND the defense allowed a TD on the ensuing drive. Let's dive into the film and see who was at fault.

Recapping the good, bad, and ugly we saw from the Houston Texans as they went 0-3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Facing an elite Pittsburgh Steelers defense, I didn't have high hopes for our Houston Texans offense. However, they proved me wrong during the first half. A clean 21 points had me thinking the offense finally found it's groove. Alas, that satisfaction could only last so long, until the 2nd half kicked our butts. What went right? What went wrong? Let's see what the film has to say about Deshaun Watson and the offense's performance.

Looking at the over/under for the Houston Texans (0-3) as they face the (0-3) Minnesota Vikings for their first win of the 2020 NFL season.

The Houston Texans seem poised to sign former All-Pro safety Earl Thomas to a deal after a rough 0-3 start to their season.

The Houston Texans have themselves to look into the mirror after their disappointing 28-21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Houston Texans (0-2) are facing the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) with the hopes of ending their drought and getting back on track.

The Houston Texans have announced that Lonnie Johnson will see more playing time at safety moving forward.

Kyle goes through Week 3 bets you will want to lock in before kickoff as the Houston Texans face the Pittsburgh Steelers for a shot of redemption.

Another week against a top NFL team, and another loss for the Houston Texans. This article will dive into Deshaun Watson and the offense. Let's see what the film has to say about their performance.

There’s a lot to unpack for the Houston Texans after their second defeat of the regular season against the Baltimore Ravens.

The Houston Texans are looking to bounce back in Week 2 after looking outmatched against the reigning Super Bowl Champions, Kansas City Chiefs.

WE ARE BACK EVERYBODY! After taking some much needed weeks off, this series is back in action for the 2020 season. If you haven't checked it out, here at Texans Unfiltered, I have rewatched and broken down every single Deshaun Watson game in a Houston Texans uniform.

You can find it all, ever since his first game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, up until the most recent Kansas City Chiefs playoff game. All his greatness is documented for you to enjoy! But now, let's get into the breakdown of our Week 1 matchup with the Chiefs. Watson finished 20/32 for 253 yards, with 1 TD and 1 INT. That's what the stats say about his performance; let's see what the film says.

The Houston Texans have a lot to improve after a shaky start to their season with a disappointing defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Going in-depth in Houston Texans' newest tight end, Pharoah Brown, and how he fits heading into Week 2.

Kyle goes through Week 2 bets you will want to lock in before kickoff as the Houston Texans face the Baltimore Ravens, and we recap some of our prior bets from Week 1.

The Houston Texans 2020 season opener vs the Kansas City Chiefs was not what every Texan fan hoped for. One thing I did not expect to see, was the Chiefs dominate on the ground. So, let's take a look at both run games, and the turning point in the game, where everything went wrong. Make sure to check out the YouTube breakdown (linked at end) complimenting this article!