How latest draft shakeup could give Houston Texans extra value
DRAFT IMPLICATIONS!
03 March 2023
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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How Jeremy Peña’s breakout season comes with a twist for Astros
Jun 24, 2025, 4:31 pm
Jeremy Peña is putting together the best season of his career, and it’s time to start asking some serious questions about what comes next.
After a strong rookie campaign and a magical playoff run in 2022, Peña has reemerged as one of the best shortstops in baseball. His numbers are now right in line with, and in some cases better than, Bobby Witt Jr., the player many consider the gold standard at the position. But Peña's resurgence isn't the only headline, he’s now officially signed with Scott Boras, baseball’s most powerful agent, signaling that a major payday could be on the horizon.
That decision raises real questions about Peña’s future in Houston. With just two years left on his deal, is he heading toward the same path as other homegrown stars who have ultimately walked in free agency? Or will the Astros finally reverse course and invest long-term in one of their own? The team’s payroll philosophy, built around letting expensive veterans leave while developing new talent, has worked for years. But Peña’s rise is testing just how far that system can stretch.
As his star continues to rise, the pressure is mounting. Will Houston commit to keeping him, or let another one slip away?
Be sure to watch the video below as ESPN Houston's Paul Gallant weighs in!
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