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Grading The Houston Texans’ 2012 Draft Class

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Grading The Texans’ 2012 Draft Class

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In the days leading up to the 2015 NFL Draft, I will grade each draft pick that the Houston Texans have made from 2002 until 2014. Here now are the grades for each pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

1st Round (No. 26 Overall): Whitney Mercilus, OLB, Illinois

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1st Round (No. 26 Overall): Whitney Mercilus, OLB, Illinois

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Mercilus has been a solid outside linebacker for the Texans. In three seasons, he has played in all but one game and has 18 sacks.

Grade: B

3rd Round (No. 68 Overall): DeVier Posey, WR, Ohio State

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3rd Round (No. 68 Overall): DeVier Posey, WR, Ohio State

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In three seasons, DeVier Posey has just 22 receptions for 272 yards and zero touchdowns.

Grade: F

3rd Round (No. 76 Overall): Brandon Brooks, OG, Miami (OH)

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3rd Round (No. 76 Overall): Brandon Brooks, OG, Miami (OH)

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Brooks has developed into an outstanding guard for the Texans. In the past two seasons, he has started in all but two games.

Grade: B+

4th Round (No. 99 Overall): Ben Jones, C, Georgia

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4th Round (No. 99 Overall): Ben Jones, C, Georgia

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In his first two seasons, Jones only started 11 of 32 games, but last season, he started all 16 at left guard. This season, Jones is expected to be the starting center.

Grade: C+

4th Round (No. 121 Overall): Keshawn Martin, WR, Michigan State

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4th Round (No. 121 Overall): Keshawn Martin, WR, Michigan State

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Martin has been used primarily as a a returner for the Texans in his three seasons. His career statistics include one punt return touchdown and 38 receptions for 416 yards and three touchdowns.

Grade: D

4th Round (No. 126 Overall): Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska

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4th Round (No. 126 Overall): Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska

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Playing opposite J.J. Watt, Crick became a quality 3-4 defensive end in 2014. Crick recorded the first three and a half sacks of his career last year, and he also had 56 combined tackles.

Grade: C+

5th Round (No. 161 Overall): Randy Bullock, K, Texas A&M

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5th Round (No. 161 Overall): Randy Bullock, K, Texas A&M

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Bullock is a good NFL kicker, but he was overdrafted in the fifth round. In three seasons, Bullock has made 56-of-70 field goal attempts.

Grade: D

6th Round (No. 195 Overall): Nick Mondek, C, Purdue

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6th Round (No. 195 Overall): Nick Mondek, C, Purdue

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Mondek (No. 69) never played a down for the Texans.

Grade: F

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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