Robert Ayers, 1st Round Pick

[Roy P]

Today is Valentine's day, so this may sound ridiculous. Of course, this time last year, saying Duane Brown was a 1st round pick was also out of the question.

There are not many real 4-3 DEs in this draft. At the top of the draft there are guys who may be 'pass-rushing specialists' or 3-4 OLBs, but not true DEs for a 4-3. Tyson Jackson, who I've seen drafted by us in Mock drafts, might be more of a 3-4 DE like Chris Canty. Anyway, Ayers has some pass rushing ability and can hold up against the run. Finding Mario's bookend is a priority for the Texans (at least it should be) and I'm not going to be surprised to see the Texans draft him in the 1st round. Can't wait to see him at the Combine working out.

Hopefully, they will be able to trade down like they did last year with Brown.