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With two picks in the second round, the Houston Texans went defense with their first selection. At No. 42 overall, the Texans selected Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter. Lassiter should be able to compete Day 1 at nickelback for Houston, according to NFL.com draft expert Daniel Jeremiah.
Draft analyst Lance Zierlein had Lassiter as a second round pick before he ran a 4.64 forty at his pro day. Both Zierlein and Jeremiah projected Lassiter as a third round pick because of his slow forty time.
He may not be fast, but he can really cover. Lassiter allowed 136 pass yards in coverage in 2023, per PFF. The fewest among FBS cornerbacks.
Protecting the franchise
The Texans turned their attention to the offense with their second pick in the round, selecting Notre Dame right tackle Blake Fisher. Jeremiah said on the broadcast that Fisher was the best tackle on his board when the Texans selected him. Jeremiah believes he would have been a first round pick next season if he went back to school. It will be interesting to see if the Texans experiment with Tytus Howard at guard again this year.
In the third round, the Texans traded up to No. 78 overall and selected USC defensive back Calen Bullock. He recorded 9 int, and 15 pass breakups in his career with the Trojans.
Be sure to watch the video above as we react live to the Texans selections on YouTube!
How Houston Rockets can turn up the heat against slumping Spurs
Feb 26, 2025, 2:21 pm
The Houston Rockets (36-22) host the San Antonio Spurs (24-32) on Wednesday night, aiming to strengthen their playoff position while the Spurs try to snap a three-game losing streak.
Houston has thrived against Western Conference opponents, boasting a 21-14 record. The Rockets lead the West in rebounding, averaging 48.0 boards per game, with Alperen Sengun controlling the glass at 10.5 rebounds per contest. Despite missing Fred VanVleet (ankle), Houston will lean on Sengun and Jalen Green, who has been on a scoring tear, averaging 22.0 points over the last 10 games.
San Antonio has struggled within the division, going just 2-9 against Southwest foes. The Spurs, however, rank fourth in the West in assists per game (28.9), with veteran Chris Paul orchestrating the offense at 8.1 assists per night. The loss of Victor Wembanyama for the season (illness) is a major blow, leaving San Antonio without their top scorer and defensive anchor.
The Rockets enter as 9.5-point favorites and will look to exploit San Antonio’s defensive struggles. Houston’s 3-point shooting (12.2 makes per game) could be a key factor against a Spurs team that allows 13.6 threes per contest.
Houston has gone 4-6 in its last 10 games, while San Antonio is 3-7 over that span, surrendering 117.6 points per game. With Wembanyama sidelined, the Rockets have a prime opportunity to extend their home success and add to San Antonio’s struggles.
Betting Line: Rockets -9.5 | Over/Under: 226.5
Tip-off: Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST | Location: Houston
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