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Four Texas 1st Round Draft Choices?
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Latest from Mel Kiper and ESPN's Jordan Reid
Mel Kiper
I have been impressed with Sweat's improvement this season, as he has shown he's more than a plugger along the interior of the defensive line. He has put some excellent pass-rush moves on tape, and he's a disruptive force in run and pass situations. He has three sacks this season, and he affects the pocket in so many ways. Sweat is very quick for his size. He dominates offensive linemen at the point of attack; it's impossible for one player to move him off his spot.
Some will question the value of a 360-pound defensive tackle in the first round, but I just really like the player and think he could help an NFL defense in any situation.
Worthy is an electrifying player with the ball in his hands. His quickness and movement in space reminds me a little bit of Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, who starred at Oklahoma and was a first-round pick in 2019. Worthy is tall but very thin. He can fly by cornerbacks on vertical routes and take the top off the defense. He had 60 catches for 760 yards and nine scores last season and has 73 catches for 969 yards and five touchdowns this season.
His biggest problem last season? Catching the ball. He had 10 drops in 2022 -- he also dealt with a hand injury, to be fair -- but he has been more consistent this season, with five on 114 targets. Worthy also could be a dynamic punt returner at the next level.
Jordan Reid
Yes, the Texans' defense has already shown promise in its first year under DeMeco Ryans, but it could go to another level if Houston adds a disruptive defensive tackle this offseason. A versatile 3-technique, Murphy broke out in his first season as a starter, posting a 12.8% pressure rate and five sacks on the interior. He's also able to penetrate the first level against the run and make plays in the backfield (11 run stops).
Ed Oliver is currently the only Bills defensive tackle under contract next season, but it's too early for Texas' T'Vondre Sweat, Michigan's Kris Jenkins or Miami's Leonard Taylor III. The Bills also have a looming decision on free agent Gabe Davis, and while the Josh Allen-Stefon Diggs connection was inconsistent this season, struggles at No. 2 receiver definitely played a part in that. Adding Mitchell, who has impressive speed and sure hands, would give the Bills a different type of target. The most impressive Mitchell metric: 81.8% of his catches went for either a first down or a touchdown this season, second best among receivers with 50-plus catches in the FBS.
Mel Kiper
19. T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
6-4, 362 pounds | Previously: 21I have been impressed with Sweat's improvement this season, as he has shown he's more than a plugger along the interior of the defensive line. He has put some excellent pass-rush moves on tape, and he's a disruptive force in run and pass situations. He has three sacks this season, and he affects the pocket in so many ways. Sweat is very quick for his size. He dominates offensive linemen at the point of attack; it's impossible for one player to move him off his spot.
Some will question the value of a 360-pound defensive tackle in the first round, but I just really like the player and think he could help an NFL defense in any situation.
20. Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
6-1, 172 pounds | Previously: 17Worthy is an electrifying player with the ball in his hands. His quickness and movement in space reminds me a little bit of Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, who starred at Oklahoma and was a first-round pick in 2019. Worthy is tall but very thin. He can fly by cornerbacks on vertical routes and take the top off the defense. He had 60 catches for 760 yards and nine scores last season and has 73 catches for 969 yards and five touchdowns this season.
His biggest problem last season? Catching the ball. He had 10 drops in 2022 -- he also dealt with a hand injury, to be fair -- but he has been more consistent this season, with five on 114 targets. Worthy also could be a dynamic punt returner at the next level.
Jordan Reid
26. Houston Texans (via CLE)
Byron Murphy II, DT, TexasYes, the Texans' defense has already shown promise in its first year under DeMeco Ryans, but it could go to another level if Houston adds a disruptive defensive tackle this offseason. A versatile 3-technique, Murphy broke out in his first season as a starter, posting a 12.8% pressure rate and five sacks on the interior. He's also able to penetrate the first level against the run and make plays in the backfield (11 run stops).
29. Buffalo Bills
Adonai Mitchell, WR, TexasEd Oliver is currently the only Bills defensive tackle under contract next season, but it's too early for Texas' T'Vondre Sweat, Michigan's Kris Jenkins or Miami's Leonard Taylor III. The Bills also have a looming decision on free agent Gabe Davis, and while the Josh Allen-Stefon Diggs connection was inconsistent this season, struggles at No. 2 receiver definitely played a part in that. Adding Mitchell, who has impressive speed and sure hands, would give the Bills a different type of target. The most impressive Mitchell metric: 81.8% of his catches went for either a first down or a touchdown this season, second best among receivers with 50-plus catches in the FBS.
