Are the Houston Texans cooking up something special for their Super Bowl window? We're diving Back to the Draftto break down whether Nick Caserio struck gold in the late rounds!

We take a closer look at running back Woody Marks and safety Jaylen Reed, and what value they could bring to this stacked Houston roster. Are they immediate contributors to a championship run, or developmental stars for the future? 💎

Plus, we give our official draft grades, break down the class from top to bottom, and explore what’s next for Nick Caserio as the Texans continue to build around C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson Jr., and Nico Collins. 📈

🧠 Insightful analysis
🎙️ Fun, high-energy conversation
🔥 Everything Texans fans need to know!

Today, it's a special LockedOn Cyclones crossover episode as Nick Marovets joins John to break down the exciting potential of rookie wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel for the Houston Texans — not just in Year 1, but for the long haul! 🚀

BUT... it's time for some real talk, Texans fans.
John dives into the uncomfortable conversations no one wants to have:

Could John Metchie III and Xavier Hutchinson be the odd men out?

How do the Texans prepare for life without Tank Dell this season?

You won't want to miss this passionate, informative, and sometimes tough discussion about the future of the Texans WR room. 🔥

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The wait is OVER — THE TEXANS FINALLY PICK! 🏈 As draft weekend wraps up, the Houston Texans invest big time into their offense! On today’s Locked On Texans, John Hickman breaks down the Texans' first three draft picks:

🔥 Iowa State WR's Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins

🔥 Minnesota OT Aireontae Ersery

How do these picks help Houston keep their championship window OPEN? 🚪🏆

Will Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins bring immediate impact alongside CJ Stroud? 📈

Can Aireontae Ersery crack the starting lineup early, either at tackle or right guard? 👀

John dives into how these new weapons and protection pieces fit into Nick Caley's offense, why building around CJ Stroud is crucial, and how these rookies could push the Texans closer to another playoff run!

TEXANS FANS — you won’t want to miss this deep dive on Houston’s newest foundation pieces! 💥

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