NFL Mock Draft 2015: Houston Texans Select DeVante Parker

DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville

The Texans could sure use a decent QB (as can like 15 other teams) first, but in this draft they absolutely pilfer Parker up front and grab a QB in the second round. They have Mallett. And Savage. And Hoyer.

Hoyer. As in -

"Hoy! Er offense is gonna blow this year."

CSC Community Mock Draft Headquarters

Catch up with every pick from our 2015 mock draft right here in one place.

Let’s focus on the first round, however. (In the second they get Hundley. For sure.)

Parker is legit. Sure, Kevin White had a good Combine and is speedy la di dah, but perhaps only second (arguably) to Alabama’s Amari Cooper, Parker is  the top WR prospect in the 2015 class.

The 6’3, 211 pound Louisville dude has been a tractor beam of passes thrown his way since his sophomore season. Over the past three seasons (despite missing the first seven games of 2014 due to a foot injury), Parker averaged 4.3 receptions for 77 yards and .84 TDs a game. He’s also only dropped 3 passes since 2012. 3.

This, as compared to 2014 rookie Bucs stand-out Mike Evans who, although a bit taller and more meaty, averaged 4.5 receptions for 70.1 yards and .8 TDs a game.

Not only that, Parker proved he wasn’t simply a product of the promising Vikes 2^nd year man Teddy Bridgewater, having prolifically negotiated a stable of QBs at Louisville since Teddy’s departure and upon his return from injury.

The Texans ended their 11-year stint with Andre Johnson who, to be fair, will be a year removed from being eligible to run for President at kickoff. DeAndre Hopkins, yet another young wide receiver from the recent bright cohort of Clemson receivers  which includes Sammy Watkins and Martavis Bryant, would make for an awesome pair with Parker for whomever Bill pegs to call signals for any length of time (Hundley?).

The need for a dynamic, handsy, athletic WR is evident, and Parker fits the bill, Bill.

Also -

DeAndre…

DeVante…

^ perfect.

Of course, there’s no warranty on a WR with a previous foot injury. Some analysts say he’s noticeably lost a step since his return, but given he played 6 games in 2014 in which he averaged 143 yards on over 7 receptions and just about a TD a game, I think this analysis is a tad rich. He also ran a decent 4.45 at the Combine.

Some knocks - He’s quite lean and he’s not really known for his blocking. He could also refine his route- running abilities (though most rookie WRs have to anyways). He's also rumored to prefer 2% milk and to wear his socks 'round the house. His floors are clean but his socks get really very sooty. Not. Good.

Though, all things considered the Texans should consider themselves lucky to land a WR of his abilities.

And, oh yeah, his NFL comp is A.J. Green.

***

Thanks to all the CSC members who participated in this year's community mock draft. Without your help, none of this would be possible.

Below are the complete results from our community mock draft.

Catch up with all of the mock draft selections in our 2015 CSC Community Mock Draft Hub.