It's that time of year again and now that the NFL Combine is over, it's time to start all the mock drafts. The Houston Texans have the 23rd pick, so let's take a look at how the draft board might stack up.
1. Arizona Cardinals- OU QB Kyler Murray
Murray is a great fit in Kingsbury's offense.
Composite photo by Brandon StrangeKingsbury gets his QB and the Cardinals move on from Josh Rosen.
2. San Francisco 49ers- Ohio State DE Nick Bosa
49ers get some help rushing the passer, and this guy will make an immediate impact.
3. New York Jets- Kentucky Edge Josh Allen
The Jets add Josh Allen to help get after the QB.
4. Oakland Raiders- Alabama DL Quinnen Williams
Williams made a huge splash at the Combine and the Raiders take the best player on the board.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Michigan DE Rashan Gary
The Bucs need some help on the edge, and they get exactly that with Gary.
6. New York Giants- Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins
Haskins is sitting there for the taking at #6.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars- Mississippi State DE Montez Sweat
The Jags need to get their defense back to dominance, and a pass rusher just might do the trick. This dude can RUN!
8. Detroit Lions- LSU LB Devin White
Matt Patricia gets a playmaker at linebacker, and he's fast too.
9. Buffalo Bills- Washington State OT Andre Dillard
The Bills have to address the offensive line and protect their young QB.
10. Denver Broncos- Florida OT Jawaan Taylor
Corner might be an option, but right tackle Jared Veldheer is a free agent in 2020, and they have to protect Flacco.
11. Cincinnati Bengals- Oklahoma OT Cody Ford
12. Green Bay Packers- Iowa TE Noah Fant
13. Miami Dolphins- Duke QB Daniel Jones
14. Atlanta Falcons- Alabama OT Jonah Williams
15. Washington Redskins- Missouri QB Drew Lock
16. Carolina Panthers- NCST OL Garrett Bradbury
17. Cleveland Browns- Ole Miss WR D.K. Metcalf
18. Minnesota Vikings- Michigan LB Devin Bush
19. Tennessee Titans- Clemson DL Christian Wilkins
20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Oklahoma WR Marquise Brown
21. Seattle Seahawks- Clemson Edge Clelin Ferrell
22. Baltimore Ravens- Ohio State WR Parris Campbell
23. Houston Texans- LSU CB Greedy Williams
The Texans would love to take an offensive tackle, but they're desperately in need of help at corner too. I believe that all the tackles worth taking will be gone by the time the Texans pick, so they get a stud corner and a steal with Williams.
24. Oakland Raiders (via Bears)- Florida State Edge Brian Burns
25. Philadelphia Eagles- Washington CB Byron Murphy
26. Indianapolis Colts- Houston DL Ed Oliver
27. Oakland Raiders (via Cowboys)- Alabama RB Josh Jacobs
28. Los Angeles Chargers- Clemson DL Dexter Lawrence
29. Kansas City Chiefs- Temple CB Rock Ya-Sin
30. Green Bay Packers (via Saints)- Kansas State OL Dalton Risner
31. Los Angeles Rams- Georgia CB Deandre Baker
32. New England Patriots- Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson
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CultureMap is gearing up for the exciting return of The Tailgate, our all-out party devoted to everyone’s favorite way to get in the gameday spirit.
For the event’s third year, we’re partying in EaDo at 8th Wonder. The event, presented by Verizon, goes down from 6-9 pm November 11, and tickets are already on sale.
Attendees can look forward to sports-inspired bites from some of their favorite Houston restaurants, premium cocktails, memorabilia from Texas legends, and plenty more game-day fun.
Popular Houston restaurants and chefs will create tailgate-inspired dishes for attendees to sample and vote for their favorite. Participants include:
- 1891 American Eatery & Bar
- Big City Wings
- Comfort Foodies
- The Halal Guys
- J Bar M
- Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition
- Kokoro
- Layne's Chicken Fingers
- Loro
- Mainely Sandwiches
- Pizaro's Pizza
- Ramen Tatsu-Ya
- Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- Southern Jerks
- Stuff'd Wings
- Taste Kitchen + Bar
- Thai Tail
- The Waffle Bus
- Uchi
- Uchiko Houston
Attendees can look forward to food from favorite Houston restaurants and premium cocktails.Photo by Marco Torres / @MarcoFromHouston
Following up on the success of last year’s Ultimate Sports Bar Showdown, we’ll soon be asking readers to vote for their favorite wing joint of 2024. Our editors have put together a list of 16 candidates that will go head-to-head in a bracket-style tournament we're calling the Ultimate Wing Showdown. Your winner will be revealed at the party.
The event will also shine a spotlight on local sports organizations, including the Texans, which will raffle off a CJ Stroud-signed White Panel Football. The Astros will show off their Shooting Stars dancers as well as the 2017 and 2022 World Series Trophies, and their Shuttle Crew team will bring prizes. Houston soccer stars the Dynamo and Dash will raffle team-signed jerseys.
Attendees can expect more fun, games, and prizes courtesy of our event sponsors and local vendors, including Verizon, HOWDY, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Houston Powder Coaters, Holey Moley Golf Club, Mizzen+Main, Shipley Do-nuts, and more.
Fan favorite Astros broadcaster Julia Morales will be there with her cult favorite apparel line, Shop Baseball, Y'all.
We'll keep you up to date on all things Tailgate-related in a special editorial series of stories leading up to the event.
A limited number of Early Bird tickets are on sale now at discounted rates of $35 for general admission (regularly $50) and $60 for VIP (regularly $75).
All tickets include bites by participating restaurants, complimentary premium beverages, and access to fun activities throughout the event. VIP tickets come with one-hour early entry, access to a dedicated VIP bar, an exclusive meet-and-greet with one of Houston's top athletes, and more perks for an elevated experience.
Head here to buy your tickets now.
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The Tailgate is sponsored by Verizon, HOWDY, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Houston Powder Coaters, Holey Moley Golf Club, Mizzen+Main, Shipley Do-nuts and more to be announced.