The Houston Texans will be able to add the pieces necessary to bring coach Lovie Smith’s Tampa 2 scheme to a dominant level.
With selections at Nos. 3 and 13 overall in Round 1, the Texans have options to address the pass rush and secondary to give Smith the needed assets to help his defense take the next step.
If the Texans want an edge rusher, Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux is it. If Houston wants a safety, Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton is the target. If the Texans are looking for a top cornerback as a cornerstone for the defense, then Cincinnati’s Ahmad Gardner may be Houston’s guy.
