Draft - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/draft/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:00:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Draft - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/draft/ 32 32 103504436 New re-draft shows how right (and wrong) the Rockets got it in 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-re-draft-shows-how-right-and-wrong-the-rockets-got-it-in-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-re-draft-shows-how-right-and-wrong-the-rockets-got-it-in-2021 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:00:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b49c4141f25b0c0a6ac5e7bc3dd65935 The Houston Rockets made two bold decisions in the 2021 NBA Draft. One is paying dividends, and the other looks like a mistake.

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]]> 1059881 Looking at the Houston Astros’ 2017 Draft: Hits and Misses https://houstonnewmedia.org/looking-at-the-houston-astros-2017-draft-hits-and-misses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looking-at-the-houston-astros-2017-draft-hits-and-misses Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:39:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7593560323265ed9c85e5f9c8e85ffe8 This season for Sugar Land he had a 5.83 ERA. Career WAR: -0.1. Round 4, Pick 121 – Peter Solomon, RHP. Solomon was an intriguing prospect coming ...

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]]> 1058599 Draft guru thinks development all but confirms Alperen Sengun earns coveted honor https://houstonnewmedia.org/draft-guru-thinks-development-all-but-confirms-alperen-sengun-earns-coveted-honor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=draft-guru-thinks-development-all-but-confirms-alperen-sengun-earns-coveted-honor Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=89ca2bea856d9c4bfc05093a940acc03 As Alperen Sengun has shown impressive confidence for the Houston Rockets so far this season, Sam Vecenie believes he has come one step closer to being All-NBA.

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]]> 1051096 Draft guru shares surprising Kevin Durant truth that should excite Rockets fans https://houstonnewmedia.org/draft-guru-shares-surprising-kevin-durant-truth-that-should-excite-rockets-fans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=draft-guru-shares-surprising-kevin-durant-truth-that-should-excite-rockets-fans Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=565ba9bc157904a674e4996ae6524090 As the Houston Rockets attempt to compete for a championship, much will depend on Kevin Durant's health, and the last couple seasons are a good sign.

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]]> 1048288 Houston Texans 2024 NFL Draft pick-by-pick review https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-2024-nfl-draft-pick-by-pick-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-2024-nfl-draft-pick-by-pick-review Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:47:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ef96b5747a199bfea377c64186508186 Texans’ 2024 draft recap: Kamari Lassiter leads a strong early group, though late-round picks struggled to find roles.

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]]> 1045194 Rockets’ missed draft opportunity has proved them right so far this preseason https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-missed-draft-opportunity-has-proved-them-right-so-far-this-preseason-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-missed-draft-opportunity-has-proved-them-right-so-far-this-preseason-2 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=eed43c7132144e530c3828a68818e486 As the Houston Rockets look to contend for a championship this season, Khaman Maluach's rough preseason start has justified their decision this offseason.

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]]> 1043831 Rockets’ missed draft opportunity has proved them right so far this preseason https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-missed-draft-opportunity-has-proved-them-right-so-far-this-preseason/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-missed-draft-opportunity-has-proved-them-right-so-far-this-preseason Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:00:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=eed43c7132144e530c3828a68818e486 As the Houston Rockets look to contend for a championship this season, Khaman Maluach's rough preseason start has justified their decision this offseason.

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]]> 1043830 Draft guru says the quiet part out loud about Rockets’ surprise lineup https://houstonnewmedia.org/draft-guru-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-rockets-surprise-lineup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=draft-guru-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-rockets-surprise-lineup Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:00:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4f3226d229018a191d38aba5f571d665 As the Houston Rockets attempt to re-shuffle their lineup with the absence of Fred VanVleet, Sam Vecenie has pointed out a potentially massive problem.

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]]> 1032801 Three 2026 RB prospects – on each day of the draft – Texans fans should know https://houstonnewmedia.org/three-2026-rb-prospects-on-each-day-of-the-draft-texans-fans-should-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-2026-rb-prospects-on-each-day-of-the-draft-texans-fans-should-know Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:29:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=22c9188b9e08ddffe2f505fbd40cd0a3 Three RB prospects to know for the 2026 NFL Draft, from a Round 1 star to Day 2 value and a late-round sleeper for the Houston Texans.

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]]> 1032408 Rockets have blue chip draft picks coming to make blockbuster trade https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-have-blue-chip-draft-picks-coming-to-make-blockbuster-trade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-have-blue-chip-draft-picks-coming-to-make-blockbuster-trade Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:00:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=20a010d096a8f406bfac6c67cbcd1ce3 The Houston Rockets have made a lot of lottery picks in recent years. One NBA analyst says they could have two more in the pipeline.

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]]> 1019986 Rockets Must Make Difficult Decision on Disappointing Draft Pick in Next 2 Months https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-must-make-difficult-decision-on-disappointing-draft-pick-in-next-2-months/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-must-make-difficult-decision-on-disappointing-draft-pick-in-next-2-months Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:03:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=350d505437966d578ec007fa94d6e6f9 The Houston Rockets will have to make a tough decision on this recently disappointing draft pick before Halloween night.

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]]> 1017681 Failed Texans Draft Pick’s Time in Houston Will Run Out by Roster Cutdown Day https://houstonnewmedia.org/failed-texans-draft-picks-time-in-houston-will-run-out-by-roster-cutdown-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=failed-texans-draft-picks-time-in-houston-will-run-out-by-roster-cutdown-day Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:30:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5c73da2371af30060396640cdde54e32 It might be time for the Houston Texans to kick this recent draft pick to the curb if he doesn't step up vs. the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

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]]> 1011300 Failed Texans Draft Pick’s Time in Houston Will Run Out by Roster Cutdown Day https://houstonnewmedia.org/failed-texans-draft-picks-time-in-houston-will-run-out-by-roster-cutdown-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=failed-texans-draft-picks-time-in-houston-will-run-out-by-roster-cutdown-day Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:30:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5c73da2371af30060396640cdde54e32 It might be time for the Houston Texans to kick this recent draft pick to the curb if he doesn't step up vs. the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

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]]> 1011299 Astros’ draft barely budges needle in latest MLB prospect rankings – Climbing Tal’s Hill https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-draft-barely-budges-needle-in-latest-mlb-prospect-rankings-climbing-tals-hill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-draft-barely-budges-needle-in-latest-mlb-prospect-rankings-climbing-tals-hill Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:00:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c39bf9725d1b1d675b041dc200cfc10e Miguel Ullola, who's currently at Triple-A Sugar Land, is the Astros' highest-rated pitcher and is fifth among the team's top prospects. The ...

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]]> 1008177 Texans Draft Pick Already Getting Outplayed By Peers in Preseason https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-draft-pick-already-getting-outplayed-by-peers-in-preseason/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-draft-pick-already-getting-outplayed-by-peers-in-preseason Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:57:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=aabd85a9f713fa885b1077779c08b9da Week one of the preseason was not kind to Texans' rookie, and it looks even worse considering the success of the players selected after him.

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]]> 1004890 2026 Stanford NFL Draft Watch: Cardinal Corner Built From The Wright Stuff https://houstonnewmedia.org/2026-stanford-nfl-draft-watch-cardinal-corner-built-from-the-wright-stuff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-stanford-nfl-draft-watch-cardinal-corner-built-from-the-wright-stuff Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:52:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a98b68194d368aaa46441ac8e5a84319 ... Missouri City, TX. Evaluation: Coming off a 2024 season that saw Collin Wright accumulate 45 tackles with three interceptions and five pass ...

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]]> 999797 Texans Draft Bust Is Most Likely to Be Cut for a Camp Standout https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-draft-bust-is-most-likely-to-be-cut-for-a-camp-standout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-draft-bust-is-most-likely-to-be-cut-for-a-camp-standout Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:15:50 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=92a5f7f773ff3b46a75d889de52ad93b A recent Houston Texans draft bust could lose his job if someone breaks out during training camp.

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]]> 992442 Draft analyst gives troubling forecast for potential future Rockets lottery pick https://houstonnewmedia.org/draft-analyst-gives-troubling-forecast-for-potential-future-rockets-lottery-pick/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=draft-analyst-gives-troubling-forecast-for-potential-future-rockets-lottery-pick Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:00:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=344444cadfa068e591576295b07c0a76 The Houston Rockets could pick in the lottery in 2027. A recent forecast about that potential pick might be trouble for the organization.

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]]> 988277 Cleveland Guardians draft Jewish southpaw from Texas A&M https://houstonnewmedia.org/cleveland-guardians-draft-jewish-southpaw-from-texas-am/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cleveland-guardians-draft-jewish-southpaw-from-texas-am Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:51:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ba94e601d8ec1ec5ab1c6705f87b9f2c The Texas A&M University left-handed pitcher was selected by the ... Lego mezuzah-building highlights Sugar Land program · JHV honored with ...

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]]> 987427 Astros Dropping a Bag to Sign 3rd-Round Draft Pick https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-dropping-a-bag-to-sign-3rd-round-draft-pick/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-dropping-a-bag-to-sign-3rd-round-draft-pick Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:02:10 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2538eb254e79b47e7e4688ed05d2073f The Houston Astros love one of their newest prospects so much that they signed him to an above-slot deal following Day 1 of the 2025 MLB draft.

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