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2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

20. Houston Texans (9-7)

RB Ryan Mathews (Fresno State)

With the Houston Texans feeling they are few pieces away from being perennial contenders, the Texans draft Ryan Mathews to fill a big need on offense.  With good complementary players in RBs Arian Foster and Steve Slaton, the only thing missing in that offense is a 20-25 carry a game RB.  Mathews turned heads at the NFL Combine last month, when he ran a 4.45 40 yard dash.  He can come right in and start, and while he is not considered a pass catching RB, he can come in and be an every down RB who will block and excel in the Texans' zone blocking scheme. 

Why he's good for the Texans: 

Ryan Mathews instantly upgrades a running attack that ranked 30th in the league last year.  With a potent passing attack, this is the missing piece, and gives the Texans a very good chance at making the playoffs this upcoming season.  With a few kinks to fix on defense in the later rounds, this team has the ability to turn heads.