Texans GM Nick Caserio Reveals How Houston Evaluates NFL Draft QBs

General manager Nick Caserio explains how the Houston Texans evaluate each prospect ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans have explored nearly every option to enhance their quarterback play in 2023. But regardless of the rumors, the Texans will likely add a quarterback during the 2023 NFL Draft. 

The Texans are in a prime position to draft C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 pick, who the consensus believes is the second-best quarterback trailing only Bryce Young. But prospects Hendon Hooker, Will Levis and Anthony Richardson have been linked to the Texans.  

But whoever the Texans draft, it's safe to assume general manager Nick Caserio and his staff did their due diligence on the quarterback both on and off the field.

"As part of the evaluation, we are trying to get a gauge of what they were coached to do and how they absorb information," Caserio told Sports Radio 610 Thursday morning. "You are trying to learn as much about them and their nuances. 

"When we are just watching the game or tape, we really do not know what happens on the play. Whatever they articulate to you is a part of the evaluation. It's not just for quarterbacks but all positions. It gives you a chance to learn a lot about the player." 

Caserio said the evaluation process for each player begins as soon as they enter NRG Stadium. The prospect will meet with different groups of team personnel members. And at the end of the day, the different parties will get together and compare their collected feedback.

He revealed there was one instance this spring when a prospect made some "less than flattering comments" about his college coach during his Top-30 visit. 

"That speaks to who he is as a person," Caserio said. "Maybe he did not realize what he was saying. But if he is in the building, will he take ownership if something goes wrong? Or will it be someone else fault? It's part of the evaluation. We are trying to paint a clear picture of who we think the player is going to be."

Caserio said his scouting department has done an unbelievable job collecting "below the surface" information on every player.  

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