CBS Sports NFL draft writer Josh Edwards writes: “Arch Manning, the son of Cooper Manning and nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, saw extended action in victories over Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State last season. The idea of Arch Manning at No. 1 overall is a steep projection, but the pedigree is there.”

Houston Texans center Jarrett Patterson (54) and guard Tytus Howard (71) drop back into pass protection in front of quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Houston. Howard moved to left guard from the right tackle position against the Dolphins.

The Houston Texans drew plenty of plaudits for their nine-man draft class over the weekend. One pick in particular made former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. positively giddy in a video released Saturday.