Houston Texans: Potential Second Round Draft Options
By Yoni Pollak
Dec 28, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive end Stephon Tuitt (7) celebrates after sacking Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Chas Dodd (19) in the fourth quarter of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Notre Dame won 29-16. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Stephon Tuitt, DT
Original pre-draft rank: 37
If the Texans are looking for a replacement for Antonio Smith, Tuitt can be just that. He’s a good run defender, with the ability to set the edge. There are some work ethic and durability concerns, but DE is another need for the Texans and he could come in and start from day one.
Click here for a complete Tuitt breakdown
Pros:
"Tantalizing upside. Highly athletic frame despite massive size. Impressive combination of length, power and surprising quickness. Scheme versatility for the 3-4 and 4-3, possessing the size of most interior linemen while maintaining the quickness to provide a rush off the edge."
Cons:
"Arrived to 2013 fall came out of shape following hernia surgery and struggled to dominate as he had as a sophomore. Lack of consistency was a concern as a junior. Durability concerns; also forced to sit out scouting combine due to a hairline fracture in his foot."
Player comparison: Michael Brockers