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2003 Draft Articles

Summer Session Warren previews the supplemental draft. (July 10, 2003)

The Second Story Warren catches up with scout Rob Rang to dissect the Texans’ draft. (May 9, 2003)

2003 NFL Draft Coverage Ric and Warren bring everyone up to date on the Texans’ 2003 draft. (April 26-27, 2003)

There’s Only One Way to Mock Keith stops by for a very special episode of The War Room, helping Warren concoct a mock draft. (April 21, 2003)

Filling Holes Warren spotlights the Texans’ biggest needs on draft day. (April 15, 2003)

Six Pack Warren breaks down the six running backs likely to be tempting the Texans’ fancy from the second round on. (April 8, 2003)

‘Tweener Rock and a Hard Place Warren looks at Dom Capers’ fascination with ‘tweener defensive players. (March 31, 2003)

Too Far Down the Rabbit Hole Keith warns not to let the pre-draft’s lull get the best of you. (March 31, 2002)

The Class of 2002: A Progress Report Warren continues his look back at the Texans’ 2002 draft. (March 24, 2003)

The Class of 2002: A Progress Report Warren looks to the past in order to view the Texans’ future. (March 18, 2003)

Lion Kings Warren chats with Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the Nittany Lion prospects. (March 10, 2003)

Paging Dr. ‘Dre Keith examines Andre Johnson’s top 3 credentials. (March 10, 2003)

Storm Surge Warren catches up on Miami’s annual assault on the NFL draft by talking shop with Omar Kelly of the Florida Sun-Sentinel. (March 3, 2003)

A Backup Plan Should the Texans use a pick on a backup quarterback? Keith examines the ins and outs. (March 3, 2003)

Hello, Newman Warren chats with Kevin Haskin of the Topeka Capital-Journal about K-State’s top prospects. (February 17, 2003)

Engrossing Warren chats with Michael C. Lewis of The Salt Lake Tribune about Utah’s Jordan Gross. (February 10, 2003)

The Senior Circuit Warren chats with scout Matt Gambill about the Senior Bowl. (January 29, 2003)

Gross Misjudgment Keith discusses why the Texans should avoid reaching to fill a perceived need in April’s draft. (January 28, 2003)

The Top 50, Revisited Warren looks back at HPF.com’s top 50 prospect list and updates accordingly. (January 16, 2003)

Chuck Rogers Worth the Bucks? Keith examines how WR Charles Rogers could impact the Texans’ 2003 draft. (January 15, 2003)

McGahee, McGahee Not Warren examines the fallout form Willis McGahee’s horrific knee injury. (January 8, 2003)

‘Tis Still The (Bowl) Season Warren picks out the prospects from the January bowl games. (December 31, 2002)

It’s the Draft’s Holy Grail Keith discusses the complexities of trading down during the NFL Draft. (December 31, 2002)

‘Tis The (Bowl) Season The War Room returns with a new writer (Warren DeLuca) and a fresh look at the 2003 bowl season. (December 17, 2002)

Whatcha Talkin’ ‘Bout, Willis? Keith debates the merits of drafting Miami stud, Willis McGahee. (December 10, 2002)

Speak of the Devil Terrell Suggs’ enormous potential makes Keith feel warm all over. (December 3, 2002)

Ding Dong! The Old Carson’s Dead Keith takes a look at the suddenly resurgent Trojan quarterback and how his rising stock might impact the Texans on draft day. (November 26, 2002)

JFK: Jimmy Freakin’ Kennedy Keith is blown away by the exploits of Penn State’s mammoth defensive tackle. (November 19, 2002)

Summer Lovin’ Now Autumn Bummin’ Keith performs the autopsy on the once-promising 2003 class of wide receivers. (November 5, 2002)

The Lion Triumvirate Keith goes gaga for Joe Pa’s terrific trio. (October 22, 2002)

Fab Fifty Not Flawless Keith looks back the The War Room‘s Top 50 college prospects. (October 15, 2002)

Thinking Run? Think Again Keith examines Charley Casserly’s history when it comes to drafting a running back. (September 24, 2002)

Byron Left Behind Keith came for Byron Leftwich but stayed for Lee Suggs and Kevin Jones. (September 17, 2002)

Hurricanes Downgrade Grosmman With prospects at pratically every turn, Keith reviews the Miami-Florida match-up. (September 10, 2002)

Back to the Futures The War Room returns and takes a look at the top 50 prospects for 2003. (August 26, 2002) Home Return to Houston Pro Football

Meet the 2003 draft class:

>> Andre Johnson
>> Bennie Joppru
>> Antwaan Peek
>> Seth Wand
>> Dave Ragone
>> Domanick Davis
>> Drew Henson
>> Keith Wright
>> Curry Burns
>> Chance Pearce

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Here’s our look at the top 50 prospects for 2003.

>> Rex Grossman
>> Byron Leftwich
>> Eli Manning
>> Dave Ragone
>> Chris Simms

>> Dahrran Diedrick
>> Clarence Farmer
>> Dwone Hicks
>> Onterrio Smith
>> Lee Suggs

>> Bernard Berrian
>> Andre Johnson
>> Charles Rogers
>> Kelley Washington
>> Roy Williams

>> Ronnie Ghent
>> Trent Smith
>> Aaron Walker
>> Jason Witten
>> Doug Ziegler

>> Ben Johnson
>> Brett Williams
>> Kwame Harris
>> Vince Manuwai
>> Will Ofenheusle

>> Greg Gathers
>> Jerome McDougle
>> Cory Redding
>> Terrell Suggs
>> Dewayne White

>> Darnell Dockett
>> Tommie Harris
>> Jarrett Johnson
>> William Joseph
>> Jimmy Kennedy

>> Mario Haggan
>> E.J. Henderson
>> Bradie James
>> Clifton Smith
>> Eddie Strong

>> Terence Newman
>> Derrick Strait
>> Dennis Weathersby
>> Eugene Wilson
>> Andre Woolfolk

>> Mike Doss
>> Anthony Floyd
>> Ken Hamlin
>> Terrence Holt
>> Troy Polamalu

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