NFL Draft Scout Rankings, From Prep to Pro Coverage for Pros by Pros

Latest Texans Player Notes

Feb 4 2010 - Matt Schaub
QB Matt Schaub's $10 million option bonus payment is expected to be officially picked up this week, according to NFL.com, which would put him under contract for the next three seasons at approximately $28 million. Schaub signed a six-year, $48 million deal in 2007. With the move, the Texans will owe Schaub a $10 million payment within five days following Super Bowl XLIV.

Jan 22 2010 - Brian Cushing
OLB Brian Cushing, who was voted NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, will not play in the Pro Bowl in Miami due to lingering foot, knee and rib injuries. The Houston Chronicle reported Cushing could need surgery on a broken pinkie finger as well.

Jan 20 2010 - Matt Schaub
QB Matt Schaub has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster as an injury replacement for Tom Brady (rib/finger).

Jan 15 2010 - Jacoby Jones
PR Jacoby Jones is an outstanding weapon on punt and kickoff returns. He had several good returns called back because of penalties.

Jan 15 2010 - Matt Turk
P Matt Turk had one of his best seasons with a 42.5 gross and a 39.4 net. He got hang time and he was accurate.

Jan 15 2010 - Kris Brown
PK Kris Brown had his worst season, connecting on 21 of 32 field goals and missing some clutch ones that could have forced overtime in losses to Indianapolis and Tennessee. He'll get somebody to compete with him next season.

Jan 15 2010 - Brian Russell
S Brian Russell signed late and played like a veteran. He was smart and played hard against the run but didn't cover much.

Jan 15 2010 - Jacques Reeves
CB Jacques Reeves returned from a leg injury and couldn't beat out Quin for the starting job. He played well for a nickel corner.

Jan 15 2010 - Bernard Pollard
SS Bernard Pollard was signed off the street early in the season, inserted into the lineup for the third game, and he was outstanding the rest of the way. He was third in tackles and tied for the lead in interceptions. He became a team leader. A hard hitter with a mean streak, the coaches love him, and his teammates respected him.

Jan 15 2010 - Glover Quin
LCB Glover Quin was a huge surprise. He was physical, played the run well and covered better than anyone thought he would.

Jan 15 2010 - Dunta Robinson
RCB Dunta Robinson missed the off-season, camp and preseason because he was angry at being franchised. He started slowly but improved as the season progressed. He didn't play the run as well as he used to. He was matched against the best receiver and gave up a lot of big plays.

Jan 15 2010 - Zac Diles
WLB Zac Diles played in running situations. He plays all three positions if asked. He's smart, quick and physical.

Jan 15 2010 - Brian Cushing
SLB Brian Cushing was outstanding. He became an intimidating force on the outside. A hard hitter who never let up until the whistle, his hustle and intensity were contagious.

Jan 15 2010 - DeMeco Ryans
MLB DeMeco Ryans was voted to his second Pro Bowl after having his best season. The team leader and defensive captain helped Brian Cushing get in the right spots. Ryans, who never left the field, made plays all over the field, including being disruptive at times in the backfield.

Jan 15 2010 - Tim Bulman
LE Tim Bulman played end and tackle and gives 100 percent on every play. He makes tackles just because he hustles.

Jan 15 2010 - Connor Barwin
RE Connor Barwin played defense for the second season. He gives 100 percent on every play. He's got talent and quickness and needs to develop some moves.

Jan 15 2010 - Antonio Smith
LE Antonio Smith brought an intense, physical presence to the line. He's smart, doesn't take grief, played the run well, got into some fights and managed to get 4.5 sacks. He was better over the second half.

Jan 15 2010 - Shaun Cody
LT Shaun Cody and RT Amobi Okoye played the run well. They switched sides, depending on the call, and didn't make many mental mistakes. They did a good job of holding and letting the linebackers make the tackle. Neither is a pass rusher

Jan 15 2010 - Amobi Okoye
RT Amobi Okoye and LT Shaun Cody played the run well. They switched sides, depending on the call, and didn't make many mental mistakes. They did a good job of holding and letting the linebackers make the tackle. Neither is a pass rusher

Jan 15 2010 - Mario Williams
RE Mario Williams led the team with nine sacks and had more tackles than the other linemen, but he was still too inconsistent and didn't dominate the way the first pick in the draft should have. He played with a bad shoulder most of the season.

Jan 15 2010 - Eric Winston
RT Eric Winston had a better season in pass protection than run blocking. He was tough to beat on the inside or outside because he adjusts well to moves and knows how to redirect. Plus, he's got a nasty streak that helps him win a lot of battles.

Jan 15 2010 - Antoine Caldwell
RG Antoine Caldwell was inconsistent as a rookie. He's smart, and he's got quick feet and moves well, but he was beaten by strong guards who got off the ball quickly and got leverage.

Jan 15 2010 - Chris Myers
C Chris Myers is undersized and had problems against the big, strong nose tackles in 3-4 schemes. He played with ankle and shoulder injuries.

Jan 15 2010 - Kasey Studdard
LG Kasey Studdard replaced the injured Chester Pitts and brought a nasty disposition up front. The coaches love him because he improved over the second half. He'll bite, trip, hold and do anything to win his battle.

Jan 15 2010 - Duane Brown
LT Duane Brown played hurt down the stretch and earned a lot of respect from his teammates. He can handle most pass rushers, at least those not named Freeney.

Jan 15 2010 - Andre' Davis
WR Andre Davis was bothered by nagging injuries and had only six catches while being used primarily as a kickoff returner.

Jan 15 2010 - David Anderson
WR David Anderson caught a career-high 38 passes.

Jan 15 2010 - Jacoby Jones
WR Jacoby Jones led the team with a 16.2-yard average; he caught 27 passes, including six for touchdowns. He's got big-time talent and big-play ability, but he has to become a better blocker and more disciplined in his routes.

Jan 15 2010 - Kevin Walter
WR Kevin Walter, who'll be an unrestricted free agent, is a fierce blocker who runs well after the catch. He's a tireless worker who's relentless over the middle.

Jan 15 2010 - Andre Johnson
WR Andre Johnson was voted to the Pro Bowl after catching 101 passes for a league-leading 1,569 yards. He saw just about every kind of coverage but continued to excel. He's an excellent blocker, too.

Jan 15 2010 - James Casey
TE James Casey was an undersized tight end who hadn't played on the line. He had to learn to block. He also was the backup fullback. He's ideally suited for H-back because he has good speed and excellent hands.

Jan 15 2010 - Anthony Hill
TE Anthony Hill, who underwent knee surgery, was drafted to be the big, tough blocker they needed when they had to run the ball, but he didn't pan out in that area.

Jan 15 2010 - Joel Dreessen
TE Joel Dreessen was elevated into the lineup and spent the first three games primarily as a blocker. Over the last four, he was used as a receiver and excelled on the crossing routes like Owen Daniels. He's not as quick, fast or talented as Daniels, but he's a terrific backup.

Jan 15 2010 - Owen Daniels
TE Owen Daniels was off to another Pro Bowl season with 40 catches and five touchdowns in eight games before blowing out his knee. He should be 100 percent by training camp. He's an outstanding receiver who excels on crossing routes. He also runs well after the catch. He's an adequate blocker.

Jan 15 2010 - Jeremiah Johnson
RB Jeremiah Johnson underwent shoulder surgery and spent the season on injured reserve. The coaches think he fits the zone scheme, but he has to prove it.

Jan 15 2010 - Ryan Moats
RB Ryan Moats is undersized and is a mediocre blocker.

Jan 15 2010 - Chris R. Brown
RB Chris Brown isn't expected back.

Jan 15 2010 - Steve Slaton
RB Steve Slaton had a horrible second season, finishing with five fumbles and 437 yards. He looked slow and tentative compared with his rookie season when he totaled almost 1,700 yards from scrimmage.

Jan 15 2010 - Arian Foster
RB Arian Foster, an undrafted free agent, carried 39 times for 219 yards and three touchdowns in the last two games. He's got size, fits the system, catches well and understands protection scheme.

Jan 15 2010 - Dan Orlovsky
QB Dan Orlovsky was terrible in preseason, but the coaches like him as the backup.

Jan 15 2010 - Matt Schaub
QB Matt Schaub is coming off an exceptional season in which he threw for 4,770 yards, but he'll be working with a new coordinator and play-caller in Rick Dennison. Schaub stayed healthy for the first time and has developed into the leader of the offense. He needs to reduce his 15 interceptions.

Jan 13 2010 - John David Booty
QB John David Booty, who spent this past season on the Tennessee Titans' practice squad, was signed by the Houston Texans. Signing Booty could mean they don't plan to re-sign Rex Grossman, whose one-year contract expires. Even though Grossman was the backup behind starter Matt Schaub, the coaches still like Dan Orlovsky in that role.

Jan 13 2010 - Chris R. Brown
RB Chris Brown, whose contract expires, isn't expected to return.

Jan 12 2010 - John David Booty
QB John David Booty's practice squad contract with Tennessee expired.

Jan 9 2010 - Darnell Bing
LB Darnell Bing signed a Future contract with the Texans after finishing 2009 on the team's practice squad.

Jan 6 2010 - Anthony Hill
TE Anthony Hill (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery in the offseason.

Jan 6 2010 - Duane Brown
OT Duane Brown (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery in the offseason.

Jan 6 2010 - Chris Myers
C Chris Myers (shoulder) will undergo offseason surgery.

Jan 6 2010 - Tim Bulman
DE Tim Bulman (shoulder) will undergo offseason surgery.

Jan 6 2010 - Matt Schaub
QB Matt Schaub finished among the NFL's top seven in seven categories: touchdowns (29), yards (4770), attempts (583), completions (396), yards per attempt (8.2), completion percentage (67.9) and rating (98.6). Schaub's 4,770 yards led the league and was the sixth-best output in NFL history. In addition, Schaub (4,770 yards) and WR Andre Johnson (1,569 yards) were the most prolific twosome in the NFL this season.