SB Nation Houston - All Postshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46691/houston-fave.png2013-04-22T17:20:13-05:00http://houston.sbnation.com/rss/current/2013-04-22T17:20:13-05:002013-04-22T17:20:13-05:00Texans grab Keenan Allen in new mock draft
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/5_qPbd-9D786XqmS19Cm1fG8BQs=/0x0:3999x2666/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/11969659/20121020_gav_ax5_262.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>SB Nation's latest mock draft has the Texans taking Keenan Allen.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Texans</a> have spent years searching for a viable No. 2 receiver to pair with <span>Andre Johnson</span>, to little avail. They may finally find that man in this year's NFL Draft.</p>
<p>Dan Kadar of Mocking The Draft <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/22/4250052/2013-nfl-mock-draft">released his latest mock draft</a> on Monday. In it, he has the Texans selecting California WR <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113629/keenan-allen" class="sbn-auto-link">Keenan Allen</a> with the 27th overall pick:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Opposite Andre Johnson, the Texans have little talent. With Johnson soon turning 32, it's time to finally add a solid No. 2 receiver that can eventually replace him. Allen is a big, strong receiving target who specializes in getting yards after the catch.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Allen hasn't been able to work out for teams due to a nagging ankle injury, and it has hurt his draft stock to the point that people believe he could fall to the second round. Still, with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84134/tavon-austin" class="sbn-auto-link">Tavon Austin</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158468/cordarrelle-patterson" class="sbn-auto-link">Cordarrelle Patterson</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113219/deandre-hopkins" class="sbn-auto-link">DeAndre Hopkins</a> all off the board in this mock, Houston goes with the next best option. Allen has tremendous upside if he can get healthy.</p>
<h4>More from SB Nation:</h4>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/22/4250052/2013-nfl-mock-draft?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL mock draft: Thursday looms</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2013/4/22/4251416/2013-final-7-round-mock-draft-version-2-0?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL mock draft: 7 full rounds!</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/4/22/4251064/2013-nfl-draft-mock-lions?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">What could happen in top 5? Expert predictions</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/1/24/3912362/darrelle-revis-trade-rumors-new-york-jets-offseason?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Darrelle Revis is a Buccaneer</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/20/4245722/nfl-draft-2013-best-fantasy-value?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">An early look at fantasy rookies</a></p>
<p>• <strong>2013 NFL schedules:</strong> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/18/4240568/monday-night-football-schedule-2013-espn/in/4003649?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Monday night</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/18/4240642/2013-sunday-night-football-schedule-nbc/in/4003649?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Sunday night</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/18/4240720/thursday-night-football-schedule/in/4003649?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Thursday night</a></p>
<p><iframe src="https://houston.sbnation.com/videos/iframe?id=22699" frameborder="0" seamless="true" marginwidth="0" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" name="22699-chorus-video-iframe"></iframe></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2013/4/22/4254164/2013-nfl-mock-draft-texansJon Benne2013-04-18T20:43:24-05:002013-04-18T20:43:24-05:00Will Houston add a wideout in first round?
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/HLANKb_JIfn_r9X_S3FDAr4Th5E=/0x59:4000x2726/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/11771797/20121009_jel_aj8_424.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Bob Stanton-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Houston will give wide receiver Andre Johnson some help on the outside in the first round, according to one NFL writer.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Texans</a> were one of the AFC's best teams for much of 2012. Their powerful rushing attack set up the passing game, which was dominated by wide receiver <span>Andre Johnson</span>. Problem is, Johnson might be getting too much of an emphasis right now -- he caught 50 more passes and gained 882 more yards than Houston's second-leading receiver (tight end <span>Owen Daniels</span>) last season.</p>
<div class="read-more">
<strong>More</strong>: <a target="new" href="http://www.battleredblog.com">Texans coverage at Battle Red Blog</a> <a target="new" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft">NFL Draft coverage at Mocking the Draft</a>
</div>
<p>Because of this imbalance, Sports Illustrated's Don Banks, <a target="_blank" href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130417/2013-nfl-mock-draft-6/index.html">in his latest mock draft on Wednesday</a>, sees the Texans selecting <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/california-golden-bears" class="sbn-auto-link">California Golden Bears</a> early entrant wide receiver <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113629/keenan-allen" class="sbn-auto-link">Keenan Allen</a> with the 27th overall pick. Banks says that while other wideouts may be considered, Allen is the pick here:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins is another popular pick to the Texans, who clearly are targeting a No. 2 receiver to help lighten the receiving load that Andre Johnson has carried for years. For now, we're standing pat with Allen, who catches the ball with physicality, in the mold of <span>Anquan Boldin</span>. A reported failed drug test at the combine might hurt Allen with some teams, but it's not the deal-breaker it once was in the NFL.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>SB Nation's Matthew Fairburn ranks Allen as <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/11/4212862/2013-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-rankings">the draft's second-best receiver prospect</a>. Allen caught 61 passes for 737 yards and six touchdowns for the Golden <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bears</a> in 2012, following up a sophomore season in which he posted 1,343 receiving yards on 98 catches with six touchdowns.</p>
<p>Fairburn, on the other hand, has Houston going with Florida State Seminoles offensive tackle <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159131/menelik-watson" class="sbn-auto-link">Menelik Watson</a> with the No. 27 spot <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/15/4220870/2013-nfl-mock-draft-trades-lane-johnson-darrelle-revis">in his latest mock draft</a>.</p>
<h4>More from SB Nation:</h4>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/17/4233590/2013-nfl-draft-stock-report-d-j-hayden-keenan-allen?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL draft stock report: Who's rising or falling?</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2013/4/18/4238020/an-interview-with-caas-ben-dogra-on-the-cba?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">An interview with an NFL agent</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/18/4216806/2013-nfl-schedule-release?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">2013 NFL season schedule released</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/4/18/4238686/broncos-to-open-2013-season-against-ravens-on-thursday-night-football?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Broncos likely to host Ravens in Week 1</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/15/4220870/2013-nfl-mock-draft-trades-lane-johnson-darrelle-revis?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL mock draft: Trades shake up first round</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/16/4041098/2013-nfl-draft-best-draft-picks?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">The best NFL draft picks of the century</a></p>
<p><iframe src="https://houston.sbnation.com/videos/iframe?id=22175" frameborder="0" seamless="true" marginwidth="0" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" name="22175-chorus-video-iframe"></iframe></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-texans/2013/4/18/4241052/2013-nfl-mock-draft-keenan-allen-texansGriffin Gotta2013-04-15T09:59:57-05:002013-04-15T09:59:57-05:00Watson mocked to Texans
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/6HjWF6Zv2apGcfa-IOve5iaBJzw=/0x0:4000x2667/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/11560175/20120929_lbm_sv7_358.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Houston needs some help up front and gets it in Watson.</p> <p>In <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/15/4220870/2013-nfl-mock-draft-trades-lane-johnson-darrelle-revis">SB Nation's latest NFL mock draft, Matthew Fairburn</a> is pegging Florida State Seminoles offensive tackle <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159131/menelik-watson">Menelik Watson</a> to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a>.</p>
<p>Houston needs a right tackle after losing <span>Eric Winston</span> before the 2012 season, with the position being unsettled since then. Currently, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35323/derek-newton">Derek Newton</a> is the starter penciled in to bookend <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/5628/duane-brown">Duane Brown</a>, but it's hard to imagine a team many believe is ready for a Super Bowl run to be comfortable with that situation.</p>
<div class="read-more">
<strong>More</strong>:
<a href="http://www.battleredblog.com" target="new">Extended Texans coverage</a>
<a href="http://mockingthedraft.com" target="new">Extended draft analysis</a>
</div>
<p>Watson is a mountain of a man at 6'5'' and 310 pounds, and can move with quickness. Should Watson go to the Texans, he fits what they like to do in terms of scheme. Watson's talents are tailor made for a zone blocking scheme as Fairburn points out, something that Houston has employed for years.</p>
<p>The Texans are a very strong team without many holes, so they could go with the best player available at this point should they feel comfortable with Newton.</p>
<h4>More from SB Nation:</h4>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/15/4220870/2013-nfl-mock-draft-trades-lane-johnson-darrelle-revis?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL mock draft: Trades shake up first round</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/14/4223758/nfl-combine-indianapolis-hotel-room?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Draft hopefuls trash hotel room in blind item</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/12/4133502/nfl-draft-2013-quarterback-efficiency?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL draft: Charting the QBs</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/11/4210246/nfl-draft-2013-tight-ends-h-backs-delanie-walker-chris-gragg-justice-cunningham?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL Draft 2013: Breaking down the H-backs</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/15/4226154/darrelle-revis-trade-rumors-jets-buccaneers-draft-picks?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Jets want 3 picks for Darrelle Revis</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/11/4178772/nfl-london-games-uk-team-expansion?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL exec talks European expansion</a></p>
<iframe src="https://houston.sbnation.com/videos/iframe?id=22229" frameborder="0" seamless="true" marginwidth="0" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" name="22229-chorus-video-iframe"></iframe>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-texans/2013/4/15/4226626/2013-nfl-mock-draft-houston-texansMatt Verderame2013-04-11T07:00:06-05:002013-04-11T07:00:06-05:00Allen still popular pick for Texans
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/m-g855ZkAwKZqJGbjDPQamYizi0=/0x329:4000x2996/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/11316619/20130223_jel_ss1_064.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Cal wide receiver Keenan Allen remains a popular pick for the Houston Texans in mock drafts around the Internet.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Texans</a> have finally made the leap from pretty good to elite, and many expect they'll remain playoff contenders for some time. As such, they'll likely be picking near the end of the first round exclusively, so they'll need to really get a hold on maximizing value with late picks.</p>
<p></p>
<div class="read-more">
<strong>More</strong>: <a href="http://battleredblog.com" target="new">Visit Battle Red Blog for more on the Houston Texans</a>
</div>
<p>Houston holds the No. 27 pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, but they don't have a ton of holes. One significant need is at the wide receiver position, as the team would like to take some of the load off <span>Andre Johnson's</span> shoulders.</p>
<p><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130410/nfl-mock-draft-5/?xid=sbnation" target="_blank">Don Banks of SI.com</a> released his latest mock draft on Wednesday, and he has the Texans addressing that need in the first round by taking Cal wide receiver <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113629/keenan-allen" class="sbn-auto-link">Keenan Allen</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Allen didn't run too well (in the 4.7s) at his Pro Day this week, but speed has never been his game. He has good hands and the ability to come down with the ball in traffic, and his recovery from a PCL knee re-injury is not yet complete. For what the Texans receiving game still lacks, Allen is the answer. With or without spiffy 40 times.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The latest mock draft from <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/8/4192860/2013-nfl-mock-draft-three-rounds-geno-smith-tavon-austin" target="_blank">Matthew Fairburn of SB Nation </a>has the Texans doing the same thing, selecting Allen at No. 27. It's been a popular pick thus far, and that's simply because the move makes sense. SB Nation's mock was a three-rounder, where the Texans also nabbed Syracuse quarterback <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37776/ryan-nassib" class="sbn-auto-link">Ryan Nassib</a> in Round 2, Florida inside linebacker Jon Bostic in Round 3 and Cincinnati tight end <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35723/travis-kelce" class="sbn-auto-link">Travis Kelce</a> with their other pick in the third round.</p>
<h4>More from SB Nation:</h4>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/8/4192860/2013-nfl-mock-draft-three-rounds-geno-smith-tavon-austin?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL mock draft: Predicting 3 full rounds</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.fieldgulls.com/2013/4/9/4206108/seahawks-brady-quinn-nfl-free-agency?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Seahawks sign a QB who's the opposite of Russell Wilson</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2013/4/10/4208430/ravens-signing-rolando-mcclain?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Ravens signing Rolando McClain</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.ganggreennation.com/2013/4/9/4204608/new-york-jets-will-work-out-geno-smith?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Jets to work out Geno Smith</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/9/4204452/tim-tebow-jets-release-expected-draft?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Will release Tebow</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2013/4/9/4203374/a-sneak-peek-at-the-new-chargers-offense?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Sneak peek at the Chargers' new offense</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/4/4/4180430/mick-foley-mankind-stand-up-wrestlemania-29?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">The next step for Mankind: Mick Foley's evolution</a></p>
<p><iframe src="https://houston.sbnation.com/videos/iframe?id=22175" frameborder="0" seamless="true" marginwidth="0" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" name="22175-chorus-video-iframe"></iframe></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2013/4/11/4211064/2013-nfl-mock-draft-texans-keenan-allenJames Brady2013-04-08T09:21:47-05:002013-04-08T09:21:47-05:00Texans take Allen, Nassib in mock
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/d4RGFlCo0x9z4m2FptCvSdH380E=/0x0:600x400/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/11156945/gyi0061587095.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Jed Jacobsohn</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Houston needs to give Andre Johnson a partner in crime. Allen fits the bill.</p> <p>In <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/8/4192860/2013-nfl-mock-draft-three-rounds-geno-smith-tavon-austin">SB Nation's latest three-round mock draft by Matthew Fairburn</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> made some splashy moves on the offensive side of the ball.</p>
<p>In order, Houston selected <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/california-golden-bears">California Golden Bears</a> wide receiver <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113629/keenan-allen">Keenan Allen</a>, quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37776/ryan-nassib">Ryan Nassib</a> from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/syracuse-orange">Syracuse Orange</a>, middle linebacker John Bostic of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/florida-gators">Florida Gators</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/cincinnati-bearcats">Cincinnati Bearcats</a> tight end <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35723/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a>.</p>
<div class="read-more">
<b>More</b>: <a href="http://www.mockingthedraft.com" target="new">Extended draft expertise</a> <a href="http://www.battleredblog.com" target="new">Extended Texans coverage</a>
</div>
<p>Allen is one of the faster receivers coming out of the draft and has the ability to make plays and stretch the field. Johnson would benefit tremendously from a receiver on the other side who can make the defense respect him vertically.</p>
<p>Nassib would be a very intriguing pick in the second round. It's hard to imagine Nassib lasting until the 59th overall pick, but if he does the Texans would be remiss not to draft him. If Nassib goes here, <span>Matt Schaub</span> would have to be looking over his shoulder at all times.</p>
<p>Bostic in this scenario would be a long-term fix at middle linebacker, replacing <span>Bradie James</span>. Bostic proved he has the ability to stuff the run, something of premium importance in the middle.</p>
<p>Kelce provides a second tight end to <span>Owen Daniels</span>, something that has been missing since <span>Joel Dreessen</span> left for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>.</p>
<h4>More from SB Nation:</h4>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/5/4186668/gay-nfl-players-announcment-brendon-ayanbadejo?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">4 gay NFL players could come out on same day</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/4/4183826/mel-kiper-mock-draft-nfl-2013-update?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper predicts Geno Smith to the Eagles</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2013/4/5/4187302/nfl-draft-2013-draft-geno-smith-three-reasons-why?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">3 reasons to draft Geno Smith</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.catscratchreader.com/2013/4/5/4186394/two-years-in-which-qb-does-cam-newton-most-closely-resemble?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Which QB does Cam Newton most closely resemble?</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/4/4181952/nfl-draft-2013-scouting-reports-tight-ends-zach-ertz-tyler-eifert-jordan-reed?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Scouting the 'Jokers' in 2013 NFL draft</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/4/4/4180430/mick-foley-mankind-stand-up-wrestlemania-29?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">The next step for Mankind: Mick Foley's evolution</a></p>
<p><iframe src="https://houston.sbnation.com/videos/iframe?id=22047" frameborder="0" seamless="true" marginwidth="0" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" name="22047-chorus-video-iframe"></iframe></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-texans/2013/4/8/4196462/2013-nfl-mock-draft-houston-texans-keenan-allen-ryan-nassibMatt Verderame2013-04-05T20:59:19-05:002013-04-05T20:59:19-05:00Complete Final Four schedule
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/qm5tlGBzv38PwMwez5aZOm_Hhws=/0x0:4000x2667/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/11044321/165705621.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Andy Lyons</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>The Final Four gets going Saturday. Here's your complete schedule and updated bracket for the tournament. <br><br></p>
<p>.m-sbnation-2014-march-madness {
<br> display: block;
<br> width: 100%;
<br>}
<br>
<br>.m-sbnation-2014-march-madness img {
<br> max-width: 100%;
<br>}</p>
<p><a class="m-sbnation-2014-march-madness" href="http://bitly.com/1lGYNXX">
<br> <img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/features/2014-march-madness/mm-banner-snippet.jpg" alt="SB Nation 2014 NCAA March Madness Coverage">
<br></a></p> <h4>Update: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2014/3/31/5564956/2014-final-four-schedule-ncaa-tournament">Check out the 2014 Final Four schedule here</a>.</h4>
<p>The 2013 Final Four is set to tip off on Saturday. Despite having only two games on the slate, there's plenty of interesting basketball left to be played.</p>
<p>Louisville vs. Wichita State is the first game on the slate. The Shockers are the talk of the town after knocking off Gonzaga and Ohio State to make their first Final Four since 1965. Louisville is in the semifinals for the second year in a row.</p>
<p>Afterwards, Michigan and Syracuse will face off in what promises to be a fascinating matchup between a high-powered offense and stifling zone defense.</p>
<p>Here's the complete schedule for Saturday:</p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/louisville-cardinals">Louisville Cardinals</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/wichita-st-shockers">Wichita St. Shockers</a></b></p>
<p>Time: 6:09 P.M. ET</p>
<p>TV: CBS</p>
<p>Line: Louisville by 11</p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/michigan-wolverines">Michigan Wolverines</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/syracuse-orange">Syracuse Orange</a></b></p>
<p>Time: 8:49 P.M. ET</p>
<p>TV: CBS</p>
<p>Line: Michigan by 2</p>
<p>Both games will streamed online at <a href="http://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live" target="_blank">March Madness Live</a></p>
<p>Here's the <a href="http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/bracket" target="_blank">updated bracket:</a></p>
<p><a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2427713/bracket.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Bracket_medium" class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2427713/bracket_medium.jpg"></a> <br id="1365213483581"></p>
<h4>More in College Basketball:</h4>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2013/4/5/4187092/ncaa-tournament-2013-final-four-facts-louisville-michigan-syracuse-wichita?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">10 things you should know about the Final Four</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2013/4/5/4186656/ncaa-final-four-2013-rick-pitino-louisville-basketball?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Rick Pitino's elusive title</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2013/4/4/4183646/2013-final-four-louisville-wichita-state?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">The 5 things that will decide Louisville-Wichita State</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2013/4/4/4181814/jabari-parker-mcdonalds-all-american-game-chicago?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Jabari Parker and Chicago's new basketball lineage</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/4/3/4178540/ray-king-cancer-profile-nc-central-basketball?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Living and playing basketball with cancer</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2013/4/3/4171162/andrew-wiggins-recruiting-kentucky-dunks-mcdonalds-game?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Andrew Wiggins is the anti-LeBron</a></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2013/4/5/4189128/final-four-schedule-2013-ncaa-tournament-bracketJon Benne2013-04-04T18:13:58-05:002013-04-04T18:13:58-05:00Game time, TV listings for Louisville-Wichita St.
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/fsOI8C_IbzlABykh8_jHPWv-5S8=/0x0:3999x2666/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/10979579/20130330_kkt_am8_115.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Wichita State and Louisville will face off in the first Final Four game on Saturday. Find out where you can catch the action.</p> <p>The 2013 Final Four tips off on Saturday with an intriguing matchup, as the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/louisville-cardinals" class="sbn-auto-link">Louisville Cardinals</a> take on the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/wichita-st-shockers" class="sbn-auto-link">Wichita St. Shockers</a> for a spot in the national championship game.</p>
<p></p>
<div class="read-more">
<b>Complete game coverage: </b><a href="http://www.cardchronicle.com" target="_blank">Card Chronicle</a><b> </b><a href="http://www.midmajormadness.com" target="_blank">Mid Major Madness</a>
</div>
<p>Louisville is the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament, and they're heavy favorites in this game for good reason. They had little trouble winning the Midwest region, blowing out North Carolina A&T, Colorado State, Oregon and Duke. This is their second straight year in the national semifinals and third time under coach Rick Pitino.</p>
<p>Wichita State won't be intimidated, however, and this isn't the first time they've faced heavy odds. They knocked out Pittsburgh, Gonzaga, La Salle and Ohio State to reach the Final Four for the first time since 1965, and became the first Missouri Valley Conference team to make this far since Indiana State in 1979.</p>
<p>Here's the complete schedule for Saturday's game:</p>
<p><b>Game time: </b>6:09 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga.</p>
<p><b>TV: </b>CBS (also streaming online at <a href="http://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live" target="_blank">March Madness Live</a>)</p>
<p><b>Line: </b>Louisville by 11</p>
<h4>More in College Basketball:</h4>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2013/4/4/4183646/2013-final-four-louisville-wichita-state?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">The 5 things that will decide Louisville-Wichita State</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2013/4/4/4181814/jabari-parker-mcdonalds-all-american-game-chicago?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Jabari Parker and Chicago's new basketball lineage</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/4/3/4178540/ray-king-cancer-profile-nc-central-basketball?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Living and playing basketball with cancer</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2013/4/3/4171162/andrew-wiggins-recruiting-kentucky-dunks-mcdonalds-game?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Andrew Wiggins is the anti-LeBron</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2013/4/3/4178560/mike-rice-fired-rutgers-basketball-player-abuse?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Rutgers coach Mike Rice fired after abuse allegations</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/4/4/4182188/american-athletic-conference-big-east-new-name?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">But is the Big East’s new name the most patriotic conference name?</a></p>
<p><iframe src="https://houston.sbnation.com/videos/iframe?id=21935" frameborder="0" seamless="true" marginwidth="0" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" name="21935-chorus-video-iframe"></iframe></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2013/4/4/4184870/final-four-wichita-state-louisville-tv-schedule-oddsJon Benne2013-04-04T09:05:38-05:002013-04-04T09:05:38-05:00Texans eyeing Keenan Allen in recent mock drafts
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Oe1_oZP-IW0lD3MTsGxdjcsE_HM=/0x1:600x401/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/10943939/gyi0061587095.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Jed Jacobsohn</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Houston's goal, according to recent mocks, appears to be simple: Get help for Andre Johnson in the form of another elite wide receiver.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> appear to have an obvious mission regarding how they want to use their 27th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft, and that is to find a top-tier wide receiver to join <span>Andre Johnson</span> for the coming seasons. According to a few recent mock drafts, one choice stands above the others.</p>
<p>Former <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/california-golden-bears">California Golden Bears</a> wide receiver <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113629/keenan-allen">Keenan Allen</a> will be Houston's pick, according to <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130403/nfl-mock-draft-4/?sct=hp_wr_a1&eref=sihp" target="_blank">Wednesday's updated mock draft</a> from Sports Illustrated's Don Banks.</p>
<div class="read-more">
<strong>More</strong>: <a href="http://www.battleredblog.com" target="new">Texans coverage at Battle Red Blog</a> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2012/12/19/3782308/keenan-allen-2013-nfl-draft-scouting-report" target="new">Keenan Allen scouting report</a> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft" target="new">2013 NFL Draft coverage</a>
</div>
<p> </p>
<p>Banks believes finding a wideout in the first round is rather critical for the Texans. Here's his tongue-in-cheek alternative, if they don't:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Otherwise, they might as well disband the franchise and not even field a team this season. It's that important.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>In his junior season at Cal, Allen caught 61 passes for 737 yards and six touchdowns, following up a sophomore campaign in which he caught 98 balls for 1,343 yards and six touchdowns. The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/3/5/4065612/2013-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-rankings" target="_blank">second-rated wideout</a> in Matthew Fairburn's positional rankings for SB Nation, Allen is also projected to go to the Texans in SB Nation's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/1/4168448/2013-nfl-mock-draft" target="_blank">latest mock</a> done by Dan Kadar.</p>
<p>Last season, Johnson led the Texans in catches (112) and receiving yards (1,598). A run-first offense, Houston's leader in touchdown catches was tight end <span>Owen Daniels</span>, with six. Daniels was also the team's second-leading receiver with 62 receptions and 716 yards.</p>
<p> </p>
<h4>More from SB Nation:</h4>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2013/4/2/4176854/2013-nfl-mock-draft-heres-one-with-trades?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL mock draft: Two rounds -- with trades!</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2013/4/3/4178578/falcons-give?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Brian Banks, wrongfully convicted of rape, signs with Falcons</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2013/4/3/4178350/still-want-a-brian-urlacher-return-chicago-bears?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Do Bears fans want Brian Urlacher back?</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/3/4178086/2013-nfl-draft-quarterbacks?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">This year's NFL draft class short on QB options</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2013/4/2/4171740/colts-mccoy-trade-49ers-why?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Why did the 49ers trade for Colt McCoy?</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2013/3/21/4131142/2013-nfl-mock-draft?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL Mock Draft: SB Nation bloggers are on the clock</a></p>
<p>
<iframe src="https://houston.sbnation.com/videos/iframe?id=21879" frameborder="0" seamless="true" marginwidth="0" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" name="21879-chorus-video-iframe"></iframe></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2013/4/4/4182528/2013-nfl-mock-draft-houston-texans-keenan-allenGriffin Gotta