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Drew, with the 18th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft... I think the Houston Texans have two positions they're desperately in need of -- Left Tackle and Cornerback.

Albeit, the Texans will consider drafting a premier running back if somebody like Jonathan Stewart from Oregon is still on the board at 18.

The Houston Texans did sign Chris Brown as a free agent from the Titans, and they'll bring back injury-prone and aging Ahman Green. They also have young running backs like Darius Walker and Chris Taylor, but none of those four options look like long-term solutions, and Chris Brown may be the best option if he stays healthy.

Honestly, I think the Houston Texans will attempt to trade down with the 18th pick and pick up multiple second-round picks... You have to realize this draft looks deep and the Texans don't have a second-round pick at this current time ( part of the Matt Schaub trade from last year ).

On the other hand, the Texans never do what I think they're going to do... So that means they're going to use the 18th pick in the first round.

I think the Texans would like to draft any of these left tackles at 18, but I doubt any of these guys will still be on the board when the Texans select...

Ryan Clady from Boise State, Jeff Otah from Pittsburgh, Chris Williams from Vanderbilt.

Any of those three left tackles would be an excellent pick for the Houston Texans at 18, but it's unlikely any of the three will be on the board when the Texans select.

So that means the Texans are more likely to draft a cornerback at 18...

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie from Tennesse State, Mike Jenkins from South Florida, Aqib Talib from Kansas.

I think the Houston Texans will end up drafting one of those three cornerbacks at 18, but only if the previously mentioned left tackles are off the board.

But like I said... If Jonathan Stewart ( awesome running back from Oregon ) is available at 18... I don't see how the Houston Texans can pass up a franchise running back who has a rare blend of size and speed.

We'll see what happens later today!

I'm eagerily waiting and I want to see what the Houston Texans do with the 18th overall pick in the first round.

For some reason... I like Chase Ortiz a little more, even though he's not projected as highly as Tommy Blake -- maybe neck and neck to some scouts.

In fact, some scouts may have Blake rated a little higher on their draft board, but others may have Ortiz rated higher. Both of them will go anywhere from the 4th round ( at highest ) to the 7th round ( at lowest ).

There's a very small chance one or both go undrafted, but that's extremely unlikely.

Both Tommy Blake and Chase Ortiz are excellent defensive ends from TCU.

Looking at the combine results, Tommy Blake ran 4.78 in the 40-yard dash, and Chase Ortiz ran a 4.90 in the 40-yard dash... For the Houston Texans, they need to draft a defensive end in the middle or late rounds... Somebody who can compliment Mario Williams on the other side of the defensive line. Preferably a quick and small defensive end is what the Texans need on that other side.

Tommy Blake has perfect size ( 6'3 and 272 ) and I do like his speed and quickness when compared to Chase Ortiz. I think Tommy Blake would be a good pick for the Houston Texans in the late rounds, but I wouldn't mind one bit if the Texans drafted Chase Ortiz.

Here are the profiles for both...

Tommy Blake, DE, TCU - 2008 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange

Chase Ortiz, DE, TCU - 2008 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange

We'll see what round and which team end up drafting them.

I spent all of Saturday Night and a portion of Sunday Morning at Valerie's apartment. She's the 34-year-old woman my cousin introduced me to the previous Saturday. I'm 26 years old and I feel over-matched by her older age and experience, but I'm going to commit to this relationship and see where it goes. I haven't felt like I do right now in a very long time... If ever.... Everything just happened so fast!

She looks amazing too! Never in my lifetime did I think I would have a chance to be in a relationship with somebody as beautiful as her, but I realized anything is possible and I just have to overcome my own personal fears and take a chance in life!

Anyway, I'm still around... I've just been ( getting ) busy lately.

She actually liked that old '80s song by Steve Winwood that I sent her with a box of chocolate and a card earlier today. I might go out to the movie theatres with her tonight!

I think I'm in love right now... I don't know yet... I'm feeling like a new man!