With requirements all over the location, the Houston Texans might go any method with the 3rd total choice in the upcoming NFL Draft.
This year will mark simply the 2nd time the Texans have actually picked No. 3, and the precedent is appealing as they chose seven-time Pro Bowl pass receiver Andre Johnson in 2003.
Andre Johnson
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Andre Johnson
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Andre Johnson
However apart from Johnson, has the 3rd choice usually been an effective landing area? Honestly, no.
2012 – Trent Richardson, RB, Cleveland Browns
Not an excellent method to begin this list.
Disallowing an excellent novice season in which he acquired simply shy of 1,000 hurrying backyards, Richardson’s NFL profession was a frustration. After a year in Cleveland, the previous Alabama star played another plain 29 video games for the Indianapolis Colts. He left the NFL after the 2014 season and is presently betting Caudillos de Chihuahua of Fútbol Americano de México
2013 – Dion Jordan, DE, Miami Dolphins
Once again, this choice may not provoke much self-confidence among Texans fans.
Jordan did last in the league up until 2020, however throughout that period he was suspended one year for breaking the league’s drug abuse policy, and just made 5 starts.
2014 – Blake Bortles, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
A semi-successful choice, Bortles was never ever the franchise quarterback his choice plainly led the group to forecast. Nevertheless, he did begin 73 video games for the Jaguars and almost led their prominent ‘Sacksonville’ team of 2017 to the Super Bowl prior to losing the AFC National championship to the New England Patriots.
2015 – Dante Fowler, OLB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Perhaps the gamer with the very best durability on this list up until now, Fowler presently discovers himself a member of Dan Quinn’s Dallas Cowboys defense.
Fowler has actually never ever made a Pro Bowl, however he’s had a strong profession with 35 sacks in 91 video games (40 starts) for the Jaguars, LA Rams, and Atlanta Falcons.
2016 – Joey Bosa, DE, LA Chargers
Lastly a slam dunk choice.
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Bosa stays a powerful force and a crucial member of the Los Angeles Chargers defense. The 2016 NFL Defensive Novice of the Year has actually reached 4 Pro Bowls in 6 seasons, acquiring 58 sacks in 79 video games (75 starts).
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Blake Bortles and Whitney Mercilus
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Dante Fowler and TJ Yates
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Joey Bosa and Brock Osweiler
2017 – Solomon Thomas, DE, San Francisco 49ers
And pull back to earth.
To be blunt, Thomas has yet to measure up to his draft choice. He began 25 video games his very first 2 seasons, however in the 3 considering that he’s just begun 5. Now on his 3rd group in as several years, he’s hoping the New york city Jets shows the location where he can prosper.
2018 – Sam Darnold, QB, New York City Jets
Darnold was dealt a bad hand when prepared by the Jets, who have just had one winning season considering that 2010.
Barely a location where he might thrive, his development has actually gone to pieces and he presently plies his trade with the Carolina Panthers and a nearly afterthought starter.
2019 – Quinnen Williams, DT, New York City Jets
A strong and efficient starter who we might yet see the very best of, Williams has actually tape-recorded 15.5 sacks in 41 video games (37 starts) on a group that, as formerly discussed, hasn’t carried out well in the last few years.
2020 – Jeff Okudah, CB, Detroit Lions
Okudah’s profession has actually been stunted by injuries, spending quality time on hurt reserve in both 2020 and 2021 and being restricted to simply 10 looks (7 starts).
It’s prematurely to inform if he can be categorized a bust.
2021 – Trey Lance, QB, San Francisco 49ers
Lance was, and possibly still is, thought about a work-in-progress when he got in the league. As such, he supported Jimmy Garoppolo for the bulk of his launching season, making 6 looks (2 starts).
As if by fate, his finest video game so far came versus the Texans in Week 16, leading the 49ers to a 23-7 triumph, passing for 249 backyards, 2 goals, and one interception.