According to NFL Mock Draft Database, the Texans have the most valuable portfolio of draft picks. Owning 12 of them including two in the first round starting at number two overall, comes as no surprise.
Of course, when you think Houston and Miami, a trade comes to mind from back in 2019 in the Laremy Tunsil deal. That move sent left tackle Tunsil, wide receiver Kenny Stills, a 2020 fourth-round pick (No. 111), and 2021 sixth-round pick (No. 202) to Houston for what has become a treasure trove of picks and eventual players for Miami.
The Dolphins received a 2021 first-round pick (No. 3), a 2020 first-round pick (No. 26), and a 2021 second-round pick, otherwise known as Jevon Holland. This trade ended up being the gift that is continuing to give, as other players involved after several more deals with some of these picks led to Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, Channing Tindall, Erik Ezukanma, and a 2023 first-round pick, otherwise known as Bradley Chubb, who was acquired on November 1st this past season. If there was ever a draft pick ATM for Miami general manager Chris Grier, it’s housed in Houston.
The teams also made a deal in 2021 that didn’t necessarily work out with Shaq Lawson being moved for linebacker Benardrick McKinney and a seventh-round pick in 2021 that turned into offensive lineman Larnel Coleman. Neither player remains on the Dolphins roster. This past pre-season Miami attempted to deal Adam Shaheen to Houston, although a failed physical voided that move.
Presently, the Texans could use help in positions that Miami could afford to explore a deal with, namely wide receiver, cornerback, edge, and offensive tackle. In these cases, we are not talking about Day 1 or Day 2 pick compensation, but if the teams can revisit the negotiations, there could be a way for Grier to cut some salary, while potentially getting into the fourth or fifth round, which Miami is not a part of at the moment.
Houston also owns a pair of third-rounders, which each fall before Miami’s pair of thirds. The Texans have picks 65 and 73 while Miami sits at 77 and 84.
Miami signed in a receiver last off-season from a team in the same state as the Texans, so it could be a solid exploration with Houston needing wideouts, and Miami not in desperate need there with having Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
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