2016 NFL Draft Midseason Grades For Every 1st Round Pick

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Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V (15) against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Texans 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans

Top Pick: Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame

Fittingly, it was a fast start to 2016 for Will Fuller. After all, speed was the reason he got drafted by Houston and it showed with back-to-back 100-yard games. However, some of the problems listed about him also appeared. Namely his inability to consistently catch the football. Drops became a serious issue. On top of that teams have figured out ways to defend him and the numbers have fallen by a steep margin. Perhaps this reinforces the fears that he’s a one-trick pony.

Grade: C

Hidden Gem: Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State

By and large the 2016 class hasn’t produced much for Houston due to a variety of reasons. Still, there is plenty of promise. Young receiver Braxton Miller, a former QB, looks like he’ll end up being good once the game slows down for him. He has eight catches for 52 yards so far this season along with three kickoff returns for 41. Bit by bit he should start to see more action in the offense. It’s question of when Brock Osweiler will start trusting him.

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