The Houston Texans and the 2023 NFL Draft: A Pick-tacular Adventure (or Maybe a Pick-tastrophe?)
Ah, the NFL Draft. A time for hope, a time for despair, a time for Texans fans to...well, mostly despair. But hey, at least this year, things were a little different! Let's dive into the thrilling (or maybe terrifying) question: just how many picks did the Houston Texans have in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Pick-apalooza: A Texans Dream (or Nightmare)
The answer, my friends, is a whopping 12. That's right, folks, the Texans were loaded up like a Santa's sack filled with...well, maybe not exactly coal, but definitely some rebuilding supplies. This haul came courtesy of the Deshaun Watson trade, and let's be honest, Texans fans were ready to go full "Moneyball" with all those picks.
Trading Shenanigans: Picks In, Picks Out?
Of course, with the Texans, you never quite know what to expect. There's always a chance they'll trade away a pick for a past-his-prime running back with a history of fumbling (just kidding...mostly). In true Texans fashion, they did deal away a 3rd round pick for a disgruntled veteran wide receiver. Sigh. But hey, at least they got a 6th round pick out of another sneaky trade! #TexansGonnaTexan
The Great Compensatory Pick Bake-Off (Because Why Not?)
The NFL loves throwing compensatory picks at teams like the Texans, and this year was no different. The league, in its infinite wisdom, decided to bless Houston with an extra 2 picks. We're not sure if it was pity or an attempt to make the AFC South a little more interesting, but hey, we'll take it!
So, How Many Picks Did the Texans REALLY Have?
After all the drama, trades, and compensatory pick sprinkles, the Houston Texans ended up with 9 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. Not quite the original 12, but still a decent haul for a team in rebuild mode.
The End? Maybe...But Probably Not
Whether those 9 picks turn into future stars or another round of "Who Dat?" remains to be seen. But hey, that's the beauty (or chaos) of the NFL Draft, especially for a team like the Houston Texans. Buckle up, Texans fans, the ride never gets dull!
