Back to the Houston Texans Newsfeed

Texans' Rick Smith effusive in praising Baylor program

Baylor should have more players drafted next week than any school in Texas.

Six Baylor players could be drafted, including receiver Corey Coleman and defensive tackle Andrew Billings in the first round.

The NFL has invited coach Art Briles to attend the draft in Chicago.

Coach Bill O'Brien was part of the large contingent of Texans to attend Baylor's pro day last month.

"They've got a lot of good players (and) we had a big presence at their pro day," general manager Rick Smith said Friday. "Clearly, Art and has staff are doing a great job of recruiting and developing players.