The Houston Texans traded DeAndre Hopkins for David Johnson and pick #40. Well here come the rewards of pick #40. The Texans selected Ross Blacklock at #40 overall.
His pad level is the single best trait of any interior defensive lineman in this class. He’s an ant that plays low to the earth. At 6’3” and 290 lbs., he always plays with a low center of gravity while keeping his eyes up. He is an uncharacteristically great interior run defender. Blacklock is constantly swaying above the ground, splitting double teams, and lurching into the backfield.