2017 NFL Draft Grades: Houston Texans Day 2 Picks

D’Onta Foreman has the ability to supplement the work of Lamar Miller with the Houston Texans. The Texans have been blessed in going from Arian Foster to Miller and now, whenever Miller hangs up his cleats, they can transition easily to Foreman.

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Foreman has the ability to be a reliable running back in the NFL and possibly be a starter. That potential is what makes this pick an odd one.

With needs still clear for the Texans, it was odd that Foreman was the selection instead of a right tackle, for example. Foreman will undoubtedly make an impact, but running back wasn’t a particularly keen need for the Texans.

What the Texans may be focusing on is alleviating pressure on the quarterback – whether 2017 first rounder Deshaun Watson or Tom Savage. Foreman, paired with Miller, is capable of taking pressure of the quarterback with his running.  Foreman’s 2000 yards in 2016 show he is more than capable of stepping up to be the guy at the NFL level.

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The final rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft will likely reveal whether the Texans are satisfied everywhere else or not. They will likely try to get some immediate contributors after taking the “luxury” pick of Foreman in the third round.