The Houston Texans would love to grab former Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner. Coach Lovie Smith spent time with “Sauce” after his pro day, and the club has also brought in the former Bearcat in as one of their 30 pre-draft visits.
The NFL draft can be unpredictable, and some mocks have the Detroit Lions taking Gardner before Houston even has a shot at him at No. 3 overall. Houston does have a No. 13 overall pick in Round 1, and they could miss out on Gardner if they decide to try to pick him up with their other first-round pick.
If the Texans miss out on Gardner, they can still find a cornerback who meets some of the criteria Smith is looking for.