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Texans DRAFT WARNING Don’t Make THIS Mistake! Trade Back? Should Houston Move On From Davis Mills?

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John Hickman warns Houston not to draft a tackle with their first four picks—here's why it's a mistake.

John Hickman, a credentialed Texans media member, opens the week's draft coverage by outlining what the team should avoid with its four top-100 picks. He argues Houston should not draft a tackle like Alabama's Kaden Proctor with the intent to play him at tackle, viewing him as a guard instead. The team should also avoid using an early pick on an edge rusher, as the position is a strength with Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. Hickman's third point is that linebacker is not a need if the team re-signs E.J. Speed, though he mentions Texas Tech's Rodriguez as a potential target. His final warning is that the Texans should not be afraid to trade back from their first-round pick if the player grades are similar between picks 28 and 45. He suggests the guard class is particularly even in talent, making a trade-down sensible. A surprising proposal is that Houston could explore trading backup quarterback Davis Mills to acquire more draft capital in a weak QB class. Hickman analyzes Mills's value as a reliable emergency option but questions his ability to mentor C.J. Stroud like a veteran such as Case Keenum could. He notes the free-agent quarterback market, featuring names like Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers, is uninspiring for a backup role. The episode concludes with news of the planned Toro District, an 83-acre complex in Cypress that will house a new headquarters and training facility by 2029. Hickman highlights this as a legacy project for owners Cal and Hannah McNair and speculates it could lead to a future move from NRG Stadium when its lease expires in 2032. The tone is analytical and conversational, blending specific draft evaluations with broader team strategy. This episode is ideal for Texans fans deeply invested in offseason roster construction and draft strategy. Listeners seeking breaking news or game analysis from the current season might find it less immediately relevant.

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Practical Texans draft talk with a Houston-first edge.

This episode keeps its focus on Texans draft planning and roster construction, which gives it a clear purpose. It stays grounded in what Houston should avoid with four top-100 picks, how free agency could shape those decisions, and where Davis Mills sits in the quarterback…

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Draft coverage opens with what not to do with Houston’s first four picks, plus a real question about whether you should flirt with moving off Davis Mills.

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