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Grading The Houston Texans’ 2013 Draft Class

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Grading The Texans’ 2013 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 the 2013 draft class.

1st Round (No. 27 Overall): DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson

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1st Round (No. 27 Overall): DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson

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After getting benched as a rookie in 2013, Hopkins broke out in 2014 under Bill O'Brien. Hopkins led the Texans in 2014 with 76 receptions for 1,210 yards and six touchdowns.

Grade: B-

2nd Round (No. 57 Overall): D.J. Swearinger, SS, South Carolina

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2nd Round (No. 57 Overall): D.J. Swearinger, SS, South Carolina

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In two seasons, Swearinger has been awful in coverge and is slowly creeping towards bust status. He has only three interceptions and four forced fumbles in two seasons.

Grade: D

3rd Round (No. 89 Overall): Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina

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3rd Round (No. 89 Overall): Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina

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Williams never played a single game for the Texans.

Grade: F

3rd Round (No. 95 Overall): Sam Montgomery, DE/OLB, LSU

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3rd Round (No. 95 Overall): Sam Montgomery, DE/OLB, LSU

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Montgomery was only with the Texans for two months before being released following violations of team rules.

Grade: F

4th Round (No. 124 Overall): Trevardo Williams, DE/OLB, UConn

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4th Round (No. 124 Overall): Trevardo Williams, DE/OLB, UConn

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Williams didn't play a single game for the Texans.

Grade: F

6th Round (No. 176 Overall): David Quessenberry, OT, San Jose State

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6th Round (No. 176 Overall): David Quessenberry, OT, San Jose State

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Quessenberry (No. 77) hasn't played a game with the Texans because he was diagnosed with leukemia.

Grade: Incomplete

6th Round (No. 195 Overall): Alan Bonner, WR, Jacksonville State

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6th Round (No. 195 Overall): Alan Bonner, WR, Jacksonville State

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Bonner has been nothing more than a special teams player with the Texans. In two seasons, he hasn't made a single reception.

Grade: D

6th Round (No. 198 Overall): Chris Jones, DT, Bowling Green

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6th Round (No. 198 Overall): Chris Jones, DT, Bowling Green

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Jones never panned out in Houston and didn't appear in a single game. He is now a rotational defensive lineman for the Super Bowl champion Patriots.

Grade: F

6th Round (No. 201 Overall): Ryan Griffin, TE, UConn

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6th Round (No. 201 Overall): Ryan Griffin, TE, UConn

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In limited action, Ryan Griffin has been a decent receiving tight end. In 31 games, Griffin has 29 receptions for 335 yards and two touchdowns.

Grade: C-

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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