Putting Texas on the Map
Six-Pack of Houston-area can't-miss NFL prospects
Jan 16, 2019, 5:17 pm
Ed Oliver is not the only Houston prospect to keep an eye on. Via Vype
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Football is a year-round sport.
Sure, the NFL playoffs are in full-swing, but we are a society that loves to look to the future.
The NFL Draft is still months away, but it's fun to project who will have their names called this year and next.
Here is a six-pack of Houston high school heroes who have positioned themselves at the college level to have successful NFL careers.
Here are the names you need to know....
2019 NFL DRAFT
Ed Oliver, Westfield, DT, Houston
No doubt Oliver will carry the flag for the city of Houston on Draft Day this Spring from Westfield. He projects anywhere from No. 5 to No. 15. Still has Pro Day and NFL Combine to go, so anything can happen. Great leverage and strength. This draft is loaded with defensive studs, will his stock hold over the next few months?
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Hakeem Butler, Fort Bend Travis, WR, Iowa State
Played at Travis his senior year after he moved in with his aunt and uncle. He was from Baltimore, but moved after his mom died of cancer. This dude is HUGE, physical and a great athlete. He's also projecting in the Top 40 picks. Also hooped with the Harrison twins at Travis.
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In today’s episode of First Take, Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps, and David Dennis Jr. break down what’s shaping up to be one of the most aggressive offseasons in the NBA, and it’s happening in Houston.
The Rockets are sending a clear message: they’re not here to wait around. With bold moves already on the board and the possibility of more to come, this front office is going all-in. But it’s not just about what they’ve done, it’s what it means.
According to Bontemps, even if the Rockets don’t make another single move, they’re already in the championship conversation.
From roster upgrades to long-term vision, the Rockets’ approach has the league watching closely. This episode unpacks the implications and why Houston’s time might be now.
Don't miss the video below to watch the full conversation!
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