Texans Draft: Houston adds hard-hitting safety in the seventh round
The Texans had an eventful draft, adding impactful players all across the board. Entering the 2023 NFL Draft, the Texans had one of the most talent-deprived rosters in the league. After this draft, I think it's safe to say that the team is on the definite upswing. Rounding out the draft, the team selected a […]
The Texans had an eventful draft, adding impactful players all across the board.
Entering the 2023 NFL Draft, the Texans had one of the most talent-deprived rosters in the league. After this draft, I think it's safe to say that the team is on the definite upswing.
Rounding out the draft, the team selected a defensive back that many thought would be selected much sooner.
Brandon Hill, a safety out of Pittsburgh, was taken by the Texans with the No. 248 overall pick. Hill was a two-year starter for the Pitt Panthers, collecting 162 tackles and three interceptions over those two seasons.
Hill's slide can likely be attributed to a lack of turnover production and his slight stature. Hill is under 6'0" and under 200 pounds, both unusual measurements for starting-caliber safeties. This could lead to Hill playing a special teams role in the league.
There is a scenario where Hill carves out a niche as a quality backup safety. What more can you expect out of the seventh round?
