2012 Pick 26 - Whitney Mercilus

Houston's primary need was to find an alternative wide out who can take some of the defense's focus off Andre Johnson. With Wright off the board, the team looks to the defense to replace the production lost with Super Mario and Demeco Ryan leaving town. Mercilus has a good pass rush knack, but he only did it for one year. His instincts are solid, but there is the potential he could return to his pre-senior form. The risk howver is worth the payoff at 26, so this pick get Houston a B.