The Texans being one of the winners of the NFL draft could be bad news for the Colts

The Houston Texans put collectively among the finest courses within the 2023 NFL Draft, and that might be bother for his or her division rival Indianapolis Colts.

The Houston Texans obtained the 2023 NFL Draft rolling in a giant manner. With the No. 2 decide, the Texans drafted Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud. As a substitute of simply celebrating that decide, Houston traded a package deal of picks to maneuver as much as No. 3, after which drafted edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. Earlier than the Indianapolis Colts had even obtained on the clock, the Texans had received the primary spherical, and already established themselves as one of many winners of the draft.

Houston then got here again on the second and third day and added gamers like huge receiver Tank Dell, offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, and linebacker Henry To’oTo’o, placing collectively a fairly spectacular draft class. When you think about all the younger expertise that the Texans added final 12 months like Derek Stingley Jr., Jalen Pitre, Dameon Pierce, John Metchie, and Christian Harris, it’s simple to see that Houston might quickly be a participant within the AFC South, and the NFL as a complete.

If that occurs, it might be dangerous information for the Indianapolis Colts.

The league simply witnessed how fast the Jacksonville Jaguars turned issues round after stacking up younger expertise; Houston might be subsequent. The Texans addressed all the vital positions and so they have a promising head coach in cost. If these younger gamers pan out, Houston shall be a menace within the AFC South.

Which means the Colts really want to ensure they received’t be left behind. With the Texans and the Jaguars each having promising futures, they will very simply flip the AFC South from the way it’s seemed in recent times, placing the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis on the underside.

Thankfully, the Colts additionally had a great draft and nonetheless has elite gamers on the roster. So long as Indianapolis can get its stars wholesome, and the younger guys like Anthony Richardson pan out, the Colts ought to be a participant within the AFC South. However, it is going to seemingly be a aggressive division, as each workforce, besides the Titans, appears to be bettering.

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