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How latest draft shakeup could give Houston Texans extra value

SportsMap Staff

Mar 2, 2023, 6:54 pm

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With the NFL Combine in full swing, news broke on Wednesday that Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter was being charged for reckless driving and racing, and had to leave the Combine to turn himself into police.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Georgia DT and potential No. 1 pick Jalen Carter for Reckless Driving and Racing. Stems from the January 15th crash that took the life of a teammate and staffer.

Carter is on the schedule to speak at the NFL Combine at 10:30 ET. pic.twitter.com/4OQowGKWg6
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 1, 2023

Considering the Texans issues with PR recently and Carter's legal troubles, we discuss if the Georgia standout is out of consideration for the Texans at No. 2 overall.

We also discuss reports about character concerns that occurred before the racing charges.

Plus, if Carter is off the Texans board at No. 2 overall, would the team draft him at No. 12? Especially if DeMeco Ryans pushes for the selection and he's somehow still on the board?

Finally, we examine how this situation would play out if Carter was a top QB prospect and not a defensive lineman.

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BREAKING NEWS

Houston Texans add two more weapons to the offense

More toys for DeMeco and the Texans. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images.

According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans are signing former Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz to a 1-year deal worth up to $9 million.

A big move for Houston to keep building around whatever young QB they may take at No. 2. https://t.co/ObHeCp3EIQ
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 20, 2023

In 15 games last season, Schulz caught 57 passes and recorded 577 receiving yards with 5 TDs. Over the past 3 years, his numbers are right up there with the top tight ends in the game.

Dalton Schultz becomes the second Cowboys FA to join the Texans. WR Noah Brown also signed there. Schultz had a productive run with the Cowboys. Last 3 years, Schultz, Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews and T.J. Hockenson are only TEs to have 50+ catches for 500+ or more yards.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) March 20, 2023

The Texans also added some depth at running back by signing former Bills RB Devin Singletary to a 1-year deal worth up to $3.75 million.

Breaking: The Houston Texans are signing former Buffalo Bills RB Devin Singletary to a one-year deal worth up to $3.75 million, sources told @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/2wysvrK4fU
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) March 20, 2023

He should be a good fit sharing carries with Dameon Pierce. Singletary rushed for 819 yards last season, with 5 rushing TDs. His ability to catch the football had to be one of the elements of his game that got GM Nick Caserio's attention.

Singletary caught 38 passes for 280 yards last year. With Rex Burkhead no longer under contract, Singletary will be a nice upgrade catching passes out of the backfield for Houston.

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