The Houston Texans, having forfeited their own 2024 first-round pick in the previous season’s trade to acquire Will Anderson at No. 3 overall, find themselves with the No. 23 overall pick due to the Deshaun Watson trade with the Cleveland Browns. CBS Sports recently projected that the Texans would utilize this pick to secure the talents of Penn State Nittany Lions’ edge rusher, Chop Robinson.
The article highlights the depth and flexibility in Houston’s pass rush, drawing parallels to the formidable San Francisco 49ers’ defensive approach. With Jon Greenard and Will Anderson Jr. already on the roster, the addition of Robinson is seen as a strategic move to bolster the Texans’ front seven, providing defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans with a trio of potent pass-rushing options.
Chop Robinson, a product of Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland, began his collegiate career with the Maryland Terrapins before transferring to Penn State. Opting out of the 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl to focus on draft preparations, Robinson exhibited his skills in the 2024 season with impressive stats – recording 12 solo tackles and three sacks in a successful 10-win campaign for the Nittany Lions.
The potential selection of Robinson follows the Texans’ trend from the previous season, where they prioritized the defensive end position by drafting Will Anderson. Anderson had an impactful rookie campaign, securing seven sacks and ranking second on the team, just behind Greenard who amassed 12.5 sacks.
If the Texans proceed with drafting Robinson, they would assemble a formidable trio of pass rushers, all under 30 years of age. This trio aims to wreak havoc on opposing backfields, showcasing the organization’s commitment to building a robust and youthful defensive unit for the upcoming season.
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