Longhorn Projections for the NFL Draft

Returning to the secondary and straining that unit’s La Cosa Nostra comparisons to their breaking point, Chykie was the capo with great earning potential who blundered at inopportune times.

Fredo, imo.

Any chance the Texans draft a longhorn? They need a DE/OLB, S, and 6 new CBs. Filling those positions with all of our guys from the draft this year might be an upgrade. Maybe they grab Acho in the 2nd?

I hate the steelers. I hate the Eagles. I hope AJ doesn’t go to either of them.

Someone is going to draft a QB in the top 10 this year, but there is no way I’d spend a top 10 pick on a QB this year. Part of me hopes the Titans do so I can see them crash and burn, but I don’t want that for the 3 Horns that are still there.

If, along with his height and weight, we assume Hix is somewhat athletically talented as his combine numbers and original recruiting ranking suggest, would he have some value with a move to guard and “aggressivness reconditioning?”

I’m interested to see if one of the teams above Washington can scare Dan Snyder into giving away a bunch of next year’s picks to move up and draft a QB or OLB.

The word from next door is that Vince will end up in Minnesota. Of course, I’m not too sure how credible my source is.

Normally, there are 4-5 ‘Horns I’m genuinely sad to see go when the Draft rolls around. Be it early entry or graduation, I like to check in on their careers randomly even though I’m not the biggest pro football guy. This year, outside of the obvious Acho, I don’t feel that way at all. Guess 5-7 will sting a while.

Williams and Brown have punt return experience which could add to their value.

HA HA HA HA

If by “add value,” you mean force me to cry bitter lonely tears into a mason jar and bury it in my back yard.

Horncasting

You would have won the internet without the clipper cooper laugh at the end of that.

ut-06 – I haven’t seen any projections that the Texans would take a Longhorn. God knows they need help all over, but nothing I’ve seen matches available Texas players with the spots where Houston is picking.

As for Hix, the Sporting News pegged him a best suited for a right tackle (not quick or athletic enough for the left side), but admitted that his size and strength are more suited to playing guard. To quote them: "his tendency to not use hands well/aggressively, leave his chest exposed and be a “Catch Blocker” rather than an aggressive blocker make him much better suited to playing outside at OT. In the end, Hix has what it takes to stick in the NFL as a backup offensive tackle and emergency guard."

Here is the Big 12 Draft count by school since 2000.

As a scout, the first thing I want to consider when drafting a UT DB is: how quickly can we teach him zone coverage?
 
Aaron Williams will be an effective pro. He’s tough, smart, and athletic. I think he’s a solid corner, potentially a great free safety. Late 1st round makes sense.
 
Curtis Brown was an underrated player here. He’s also naturally skinny with small hips and frame, so the questions about his ability to hold up physically over a season are important for GMs to answer. I’m expecting the late 2nd.
 
I like Acho as a 3-4 OLB who can do a lot of things fairly well though nothing great. Aside from the tweener critiques, one of the “knocks” against him is that he’s extremely bright and has other options in life. See Antrell Rolle. That means he’s a very specific sort of player – prized by a guy like Bellichick or his ilk. That spells 4th round to me.
 
Chykie came here with more natural ability than just about anyone and he didn’t work hard to maximize. The NFL doesn’t take too kindly to mental lapses, but maybe getting a paycheck will focus him. His physical potential and his “Best Of” highlights say 3rd round. His lapses and uncertain commitment say 7th. I guess I’ll take the average of the two.
 
I hold little hope for any Texas OL under the last regime. Horrendous offensive schemes, an OL coach that all but stopped coaching in frustration, and S&C from the 1970s. Glad we’re starting new here.

If Chykie gets drafted by the Ravens, Ray Lewis and co. will rip his face off and wear it for a week every time he gets burned. Thus, I hope the Ravens draft him.

I’d rather the Cowboys paid Acho late 3rd round money to be a solid OLB than pay ‘Almost’ Anthony Spencer 1st round money to underachieve in the same spot.

Roach – I wanted to avoid it, but didn’t want this thread to turn into 50 posters with no sense of sarcasm informing me that neither fielded punts particularly well.

Scipio – I just don’t see Chykie getting drafted. Just no development or perceived effort whatsoever. On top of that he didn’t blow anyone away with his combine performance, which was about his only chance IMO.

Scip – I think you mean Myron Rolle who was the Rhodes Scholar from FSU, though I heard Antrel Rolle (currenty Giants) once rode dirty, while hollering, as did Samari. BTW none of the 3 NFL DB Rolle’rs are related, for whatever that’s worth.

Yes – Myron Rolle. My bad.

[Jack Lipnick] I see all kinds of potential for a buddy comedy. One of those mixed up identity things with Myron and Antrel. Hell, add Samari too. Rollin With The Rolles. The Brothers Rolle. Something like that. Get me a treatment on this right now. [Jack Lipnick]

^ too bad the natural matriarch for this treatement – Esther – is no longer with us.

DAMN DAMN DAMN

Re-reading this it really hits me how far the talent level and development has fallen in Austin. since the 2005 and 2006 seasons.

Hope Mack understands just what a gift he was given with the second chance he now has to rebuild this program.

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