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Texans' 2009 draft: 1 LB, 1 DE, 2 TE's, 2 CB's, 1 C, 1 S
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HOUSTON - The Texans' 2009 NFL Draft class features eight rookies that general manager Rick Smith and coach Gary Kubiak are thrilled with.
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For an in-depth look at the draft with analysis from play-by-play voice Marc Vandermeer and exclusive interviews with the top two picks, USC linebacker Brian Cushing and Cincinnati defensive end Connor Barwin, watch the latest FSN Texans Huddle show. Video
Once the dust settled on the draft, Texans director of college scouting Dale Strahm shared his thoughts on each pick in a candid interview. Story
For more on Cushing, check out all of our coverage on this talented athlete with the blue-collar work ethic. Cushing mic'd up | Cushing at the combine | Cushing at SC pro day | Cushing's draft prep | Cushing in high school | Cushing prepares body
Scroll below to check out our additional draft coverage, including reports from the East-West Shrine Game, Senior Bowl and the Indianapolis Combine.
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2009 NFL Draft Coverage
Stories:
- Scouting director assesses draft picks (4/28)
- Versatility is theme of 2009 draft class (4/28)
- Report: Texans sign 12 rookie free agents (4/27)
- Cushing, Barwin introduced to Houston (4/26)
- CB McCain, S Nolan added in final rounds (4/26)
- Rice TE Casey joins Texans in fifth (4/26)
- Texans add CB Quin, TE Hill in fourth (4/26)
- Texans draft 'Bama C Caldwell at No. 77 (4/26)
- Texans select Barwin at No. 46 (4/25)
- Texans draft Cushing at No. 15 (4/25)
- Final 2009 HoustonTexans.com Mock Draft (4/24)
- Smith confident as draft approaches (4/22)
Videos:
- Highlights: LB Brian Cushing (5/12)
- NFL Network: Cushing at '09 draft (5/12)
- Highlights: DE Connor Barwin (5/11)
- Highlights: C Antoine Caldwell (5/10)
- Highlights: TE James Casey (5/9)
- FSN Texans Huddle: Offseason edition (5/4)
- NFL Network: Cushing at combine (5/4)
- NFL Network: Cushing's prep work (5/3)
- NFL Network: Cushing visits high school (5/2)
- NFL Network: Cushing trains for 40 (5/2)
- NFL Network: Cushing's draft prep (5/1)
- 2009 Draft Pass: Shanahan talks offense (4/30)
- 2009 Draft Pass: GM Smith evaluates picks (4/29)
- 2009 Draft Pass: LB Cushing mic'd up (4/28)
- 2009 Draft Pass: LB Cushing Q&A (4/28)
- 2009 Draft Pass: Kubiak reviews draft (4/27)
- GM Smith, Kubiak review draft (4/26)
- LB Cushing, TE Barwin arrive in Houston (4/26)
- Rice TE Casey fulfills dream (4/26)
- TEs coach Pariani on tight ends Hill, Casey (4/26)
- Draft profile: TE James Casey (4/26)
- Shanahan on 'Bama center Caldwell (4/26)
- GM Smith, Kubiak on top picks (4/25)
- Bush loves Cushing's intensity (4/25)
- Barwin's versatility impressive (4/25)
- Draft Journey: LB Brian Cushing (4/25)
- Texans take Cushing at No. 15 (4/25)
- Draft Profile: LB Brian Cushing (4/25)
- Pro Day: LB Brian Cushing (4/25)
- Draft party fans love Cushing pick (4/25)
- NFL.com Mock Draft (4/24)
- 'Dre discusses draft (4/23)
- GM Smith previews draft (4/22)
- NFL Network on Texans' needs (4/21)
- Part 1: Mock Draft (4/17)
- Part 2: Mock Draft (4/17)
- NFL Network: Texans on the Clock (3/31)
Quotes:
- 2009 Draft Pass: Shanahan talks offense (4/30)
- 2009 Draft Pass: GM Smith evaluates picks (4/29)
- 2009 Draft Pass: Kubiak reviews picks (4/27)
- GM Smith, Kubiak wrap up draft (4/26)
- Conference calls: McCain, Nolan (4/26)
- Pariani on tight ends Hill, Casey (4/26)
- Cushing, Barwin address Houston media (4/26)
- TE Casey meets with Houston media (4/26)
- Conference call: TE Anthony Hill (4/26)
- Shanahan on C Caldwell (4/26)
- Conference call: CB Glover Quin (4/26)
- Conference call: C Antoine Caldwell (4/26)
- GM Smith, Kubiak discuss picks (4/25)
- Conference call: DE Connor Barwin (4/25)
- Conference call: LB Brian Cushing (4/25)
- Defensive coordinator Bush on Cushing (4/25)
- GM Smith pre-draft presser (4/22)
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Miscellaneous:
- 2009 Texans Draft Wrap-Up Book
- 2009 Texans Draft Live Chat
- 2009 Texans Draft Blog: Nick Scurfield
- 2009 Texans Draft Blog: Brooke Bentley
- 2009 Texans Draft Release
- 2009 Texans Draft Merchandise
- Rice TE James Casey diary: Happy to be a Texan
- Rice TE James Casey diary: Draft build-up
- Rice TE James Casey diary: Pro day on campus
- Rice TE James Casey diary: Combine a success
- Rice TE James Casey diary: Combine preparation
- Rice TE James Casey diary: Introduction
2009 NFL Draft: Position Analysis
Stories:
- Path to the draft: Defensive ends (4/23)
- Path to the draft: Offensive tackles (4/21)
- Path to the draft: Tight ends (4/19)
- Path to the draft: Defensive tackles (4/17)
- Path to the draft: Quarterbacks (4/15)
- Path to the draft: Linebackers (4/13)
- Path to the draft: Wide receivers (4/10)
- Path to the draft: Cornerbacks (4/8)
- Path to the draft: Safeties (4/5)
- Path to the draft: Running backs (4/4)
Videos:
- Draft profile: DE Brian Orakpo (4/23)
- Draft profile: OT Jason Smith (4/21)
- Draft profile: TE James Casey (4/19)
- Draft profile: DT B.J. Raji (4/17)
- Draft profile: QB Mark Sanchez (4/15)
- Draft profile: LB Brian Cushing (4/13)
- Draft profile: WR Michael Crabtree (4/9)
- Draft profile: S William Moore (4/6)
- Draft profile: RB Donald Brown (4/4)
- USC 'backers shine at pro day (4/2)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine
Players/Results:
News:
- Top 5 combine performers (2/26)
- DBs make their case for scouts (2/24)
- QBs, WRs star at combine (2/23)
- RBs test their speed at combine (2/22)
- Outside linebackers generate hype (2/21)
- Kubiak talks draft needs in Indy (2/20)
- Smith addresses media at combine (2/20)
- Texans ready for 2009 Indy Combine (2/18)
Videos:
- Georgia's Moreno leads RBs in Indy (2/26)
- Best linebackers in Indy (2/24)
- DBs post fast 40 times (2/24)
- DBs look to improve draft stock (2/24)
- Top D-line prospects in Indy (2/24)
- Barwin a versatile sleeper (2/24)
- QBs, WRs make headlines at combine (2/23)
- QBs, WRs, RBs bench (2/22)
- RBs look to impress in Indy (2/22)
- Draft rich in outside linebackers (2/21)
- D-line, linebackers bench (2/21)
- DBs bench press;Ellison totals 32 reps (2/21)
- McClain talks Dunta, draft (2/21)
- Smith discusses free agency, draft (2/20)
- Kubiak assesses draft needs (2/20)
- Converted linebackers on display (2/19)
- Players to watch in Indy (2/18)
2009 Senior Bowl
Rosters:
News:
- Stock rising for Senior Bowl standouts (1/25)
- USC trio leads LB talent in Mobile (1/22)
- DBs making noise at Senior Bowl (1/21)
- Raji among top D-line prospects in Mobile (1/20)
- Top prospects try to impress in Mobile (1/19)
Videos:
- Senior Bowl standouts (1/26)
- LBs draw praise in Mobile (1/21)
- Senior Bowl talent evaluation (1/21)
- D-line prospects battle in Mobile (1/21)
- NFLTA Senior Bowl impressions (1/21)
- Raji evaluates his play (1/20)
- Senior Bowl talent looks to impress (1/20)
Photos:
- Senior Bowl practice: Day 4 (1/22)
- Senior Bowl practice: Day 3 (1/21)
- Senior Bowl practice: Day 2 (1/20)
- Senior Bowl practice: Day 1 (1/19)
2009 East-West Shrine Game
Rosters:
News:
- Lucky leads East to 24-19 win (1/19)
- DBs backing up pro talk (1/16)
- D-line prospects catching attention (1/15)
- Local players chasing pro dreams (1/14)
- Big names trying to impress scouts (1/12)
Videos:
- East-West Shrine Game highlights (1/19)
- Secondary watched closely (1/16)
- D-line prospects plentiful at Shrine Game (1/15)
- Local players impress NFL scouts (1/14)
- College stars shine at Shrine Game (1/12)
Photos:
- East-West Shrine Game: Day 3 slideshow (1/14)
- East-West Shrine Game: Day 2 slideshow (1/13)
- East-West Shrine Game: Day 1 slideshow (1/12)
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