The Houston Texans: Pick-tacular or Pick-apocalypse in 2023?
Ah, the Houston Texans. A team that's managed to both capture our hearts... and make them do push-ups in confusion. But one thing's for sure in the ever-dramatic world of the NFL Draft: picks. We're talking the lifeblood of rebuilding, the ammo for a championship run, the shiny new toys that make grown men act like giddy children. So, the burning question remains: how many picks did the Texans have in the 2023 draft?
Brace yourselves, because we're about to enter the land of... MANY.
That's right, folks. The Texans weren't just picking, they were pick-pocketing selections left and right. We're talking a whopping 12 picks. Now, this wasn't some magic trick (although with their past few seasons, you might be forgiven for thinking so). Here's the breakdown:
- Two top-12 picks: Their own, shiny and new, thanks to a not-so-great season, and another courtesy of the Deshaun Watson trade (insert cryptic emoji here).
- A whole lotta later-round love: We're talking rounds 3 through 7, where diamonds in the rough are waiting to be unearthed... or at least guys who can block well enough to keep the coffee out of the quarterback's hands.
But wait, there's more! The NFL, in its infinite wisdom (or maybe just a touch of pity for Texans fans), decided to sprinkle some compensatory picks on the Texans like sprinkles on a donut. An extra two selections, because apparently, building a team from the ground up is a tough cookie.
So, the grand total? 12 picks. Enough to make your head spin, right? But here's the thing: Did they use them wisely? Did they draft the next Tom Brady or J.J. Watt? Well, that, my friends, is a story for another day. But one thing's for sure: the Texans had options in 2023. Now, the only question is whether they turned those options into a winning team.
