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2026 NFL Draft

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by percicles, Sep 15, 2025.

  1. K9Texan

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    Do you want to take a RB in the 2nd? I was all for it until we traded for Montgomery. I prefer to use our two second-round picks on OL, DT, or maybe a guy like LB Anthony Hill.
     
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    Depends on if Washington or Price are there at 2-59. My mock would probably look something like this.

    1. CJ Allen
    2. Oscar Delp
    2. Mike Washington
    3. Keylan Rutledge
    3. after trading back up into the 3rd Dominique Orange.

    Those are 5 very solid starter level players.
     
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  3. Qan

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    Delp can be had in the 3rd. Rather see them draft a OG or C in 2nd...or DL.

    I dont think Washington makes it to 59 sadly
     
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  4. Shark44

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    Don't believe all the mock draft hype. Players you don't expect will fall and ones projected lower will rise. Happens every year.
     
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  5. Buck Turgidson

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    Really? Damn.

    All my weekly mock drafts are just garbage now....not sure what to think of this.
     
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  6. Shark44

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    Lol, yeah all our fanciful prognostications likely go out the window after the first few picks. It still amazes me guys like Mel Kiper has made a career around this stuff. Good for him.
     
  7. raining threes

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    Yep, when I saw that Delp ran a 4.4 at his pro day with the type of blocker he is I moved him up from kate 3rd to the late 2nd, but I really want him on the team so I would spend 2-38 on Delp. Plus Delp has good hands. What more do you look for at the TE position.
     
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    Joel Bushbaum was the best.

    RIP
     
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  9. Shark44

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    Exactly! I use to look forward to buying his little Draft Guide every year. Dude was a Draft Nerd legend.
     
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  10. Housport

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    Running Backs are not going to fall to you in this year's draft. There's so few quality RB in this years draft that they will be drafted way before their player rankings.
     
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  11. Shark44

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    He was the #1 TE in the Nation his HS recruiting class. He arrived at GA as a FR competing with the likes of Bowers and Washington. When he finally got his chance the TE wasn't used as much, so he honed his blocking. He could still stand to add some muscle as he fills out, but he's going to be a better pro. Here's some more info on his testing numbers...

    Georgia tight end Oscar Delp clocked an impressive 4.48-second 40-yard dash at the Georgia Pro Day in March 2026. Other reports indicated times ranging between 4.44 and 4.52 seconds, showcasing elite speed for his 6-foot-5, 245-pound frame.
    • Pro Day Performance: Delp ran a 4.48 (some reports 4.44-4.49) at the 2026 Georgia Pro Day, establishing himself as a top athletic tight end prospect.
    • Athletic Testing: In addition to the 40-yard dash, he recorded a 38-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot broad jump, confirming his explosive athleticism.
    I think #38 is the right spot to grab him and with Moreau on-board, I'd be excited about the competition in our TE room. Caley was a TE coach, I believe he'll love adding Delp to his offense.
     

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