Here are the unavoidable external pressures that could influence, alter Houston Texans draft

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Ohio State QB CJ Stroud declared for the NFL Draft this week, giving the Texans another top option at quarterback to consider drafting. One of the concerns about drafting Stroud stems from his choice of agent, David Mulugheta.

Mulugheta is Deshaun Watson's agent as well, which makes many wonder if the Texans would pass on Stroud to avoid another “problem child” Mulugheta client looking to get out of Houston as fast as possible.

Should Stroud's agent be a determining factor in the Texans decision to draft him?

Plus, does Texans GM Nick Caserio have enough pull with the McNair family to pass on QB at the top of the draft if he believes that's the best plan of action?

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Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun both agreed to contract extensions with the Houston Rockets, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday.

Green, agreed to a three-year, $106 million extension. Sengun, agreed to five-year, $185 million extension.

Did GM Rafael Stone negotiate good deals from a team perspective?

Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank react to the news, and examine if the Rockets made the right call in locking up their young talent.

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