How John McClain grades the Texans draft class:

Tytus Howard

Round: 1. Pick: 23

Position: Offensive tackle

Height: 6-5. Weight: 322

College: Alabama State

He started on the left and right sides. He will learn both sides when he reports. More than likely, he will end up at left tackle. He has great size (6-5, 322) and speed (5.05), works hard and is coachable. He will have to adjust to a step up in competition. Should start at some point in his rookie season.

Grade: B-minus

Lonnie Johnson

Round: 2. Pick: 22 (54 overall)

Position: Cornerback

Height: 6-2. Weight: 213

College: Kentucky

He has tremendous size (6-2, 213) and speed and fills a need position. He increased his 4.52 40-yard dash at the combine to 4.39 at his pro day. He plays outside and excels at press coverage and isn't bashful about playing the run. He has to improve his recognition and ball skills.

Grade: B-plus

Max Scharping

Round: 2. Pick: 23 (55 overall)

Position: Offensive tackle

Height: 6-6. Weight: 327.

College: Northern Illinois

A three-year starter on the left and right sides. He will concentrate on the right side with the Texans. Ideal size (6-6, 327). Strong and physical. Scouts and coaches love his mean streak. Allowed one sack in three seasons as a starter. Also earned his master's degree.

Grade: B

Kahale Warring

Round: 3. Pick: 23 (86 overall)

Position: Tight end

Height: 6-5. Weight: 252.

College: San Diego State

The draft choice with the most upside because he walked on in college after playing one year of football in high school. Started five games for the Aztecs. The Texans like his size (6-5, 252), speed (4.67), hands and willingness to block. He doesn't fill a need position because of the crowd at tight end.

Grade: C

Charles Omenihu

Round: 5. Pick: 23 (161 overall)

Position: Defensive end

Height: 6-5. Weight: 280.

College: Texas

A senior who led the Longhorns with 9½ sacks and 18 tackles for loss. Has excellent speed (4.92) for his size (6-5, 280). Plays hard against the run. Needs to get stronger and more consistent. Texans hope he can develop well enough to come off the bench in passing situations and pressure the passer.

Grade: C-plus

Xavier Crawford

Round: 6. Pick: 23 (195 overall)

Position: Cornerback

Height: 5-11. Weight: 187

College: Central Michigan

He is 5-11, 187 and ran a 4.48 at the combine. Started at Oregon State, earned his degree in three years, suffered a back injury in 2017 and went to Central Michigan as a graduate transfer. He is agile, makes quick cuts, backpedals well and knows how to diagnose routes. Should compete for a backup spot.

Grade: B-minus

Cullen Gillaspia

Round 7: Pick: 6 (220 overall)

Position: Fullback

Height: 6-1. Weight: 234

College: Texas A&M

The Katy native walked on at A&M and became the 12th Man. He is the first 12th Man to be drafted. He earned a scholarship and played defense and offense. At the Aggies' pro day, he did drills at running back, fullback, tight end and linebacker. The Texans are going to use him at fullback, and the coaches expect him to excel on special teams.

Grade: B