After Week 13, the Houston Texans are slated to have the number one pick in the upcoming draft. That is huge for the Texans, who in my opinion do not need that much to be a contender again. The 2014 is a big one for the Texans front office, because without improvement, there could be big changes in Houston.

First and foremost, the Texans need a quarterback. Case Keenum is not the long term answer and Matt Schaub is done. Luckily for Houston fans, this year is full with viable options.

The Texans also need depth at linebacker and some secondary help, but with some key players getting healthy, along with a good draft the Texans could be poised to make a run at the AFC South next season.

The Texans have one pick in each round, and as of this moment they are slated to pick first in each and every one of them.

First Round: Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterback, Louisville

Picking no. 1 overall likely means one thing: A franchise player is needed. Teddy Bridgewater is that guy for the Houston Texans. He is everything one would ask for in a quarterback, he can make all the throws, is mobile enough, and is very smart. With Teddy Bridgewater throwing to DeAndre Hopkins for the next ten years, Houston fans will not need to worry.

Second Round: Aaron Lynch, Outside Linebacker, USF

Before the 2013 season, there was talk of Lynch possibly being right behind Clowney in terms of talent. The former Notre Dame defensive lineman transferred to USF and has not been the same player. But that sort of talent does not just disappear. At 6’6 and 245 pounds he is a monster of an athlete that will impress at the NFL Combine. Lynch is a perfect fit for the Texans as a pass rusher behind J.J. Watt.

Third Round: Shayne Skov, Inside Linebacker, Stanford

The Texans have been hurting (no pun intended) for a middle linebacker since DeMeco Ryans was shipped to Philadelphia. Unfortunately Brian Cushing has been injured. Shayne Skov has improved drastically each year in college and is on a quick ride to the top few rounds in the NFL Draft. A sound tackler and the leader of the Stanford defense will help the Texans’ depth at linebacker.

Fourth Round: Aaron Colvin, Cornerback, Oklahoma

Every team needs depth in the secondary, and Aaron Colvin can fit in perfectly in Wade Phillips defensive scheme. Colvin is a former safety at Oklahoma that was moved to corner, but has not lost his roots as a tackler. In 2011 he led the Sooners in tackles and this season he has 48 tackles as a corner. Not to mention, Colvin is actually an underrated cover corner as well and will help the Texans right away.

Fifth Round: Jon Halapio, Guard, Florida

Halapio is yet another player who has fallen immensely compared to last season, but still has the raw talent to be a good guard in the NFL. The play calling at Florida and his injury history did not allow him to show his strengths but once he works out for NFL teams, his draft stock will shoot up.

Sixth Round: Jalen Saunders, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma

At 5’9 and 160 pounds, Jalen Saunders is too small to be an every down receiver in the NFL, but his speed cannot be discounted. Saunders can be an offensive weapon and return specialist for the Texans. He has had a lot of success on short screens at Oklahoma, and a speedster would help the Texans offense while adding another dimension.

Seventh Round: Antonio Andrews, Running back, Western Kentucky

Antonio Andrews has had over 3400 yard and 30 touchdowns in the last two years at Western Kentucky, but that is not the reason why he will be drafted. Andrews shows great vision and burst and can be a good change of pace back in the NFL. He has the patience to wait for a hole to open up, and runs straight downhill once he sees an opening, similarly to another back Texans fans know so well.