Houston Texans: Potential Second Round Draft Options
By Yoni Pollak
Dec 31, 2013; El Paso, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Xavier Su
Xavier Su’a Filo, OG
Original pre-draft rank: 27
Su’a Filo is considered the best guard available in the draft, and some believe he’s the best guard to come out in the last few drafts. If that’s the case, the Texans could fill a massive hole by drafting Su’a Filo and feel pretty great about their first two picks.
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Pros:
"Quick out of his stance. Effective pass blocker — can bend his knees, extend and mirror in short area. Generates movement in the run game. Can work his hips and maneuver to gain positioning. Good foot athlete. Can pull, trap, combo block and step to the second level. Durable three-year starter. Has played guard and tackle."
Cons:
"Lacks ideal length. Missed two years of strength training while serving a LDS mission and has a bad body. Could stand to play with better pop and power in his hands. Bends at the waist, gets overextended and falls off blocks. Heavy-legged — slow to shift his weight and adjust to stunts and quick inside moves. Gets beat across his face. Needs to play with better awareness — gets short-circuited by complicated defensive movement. Struggled mightily at left tackle."
Player comparison: Ben Grubbs