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Texans' turnaround started with their 'special' draft class

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HOUSTON -- DeMeco Ryans left his first draft as a head coach feeling optimistic.

For starters, Ryans believed the Houston Texans had just landed "two staples" to build their roster around.

First, they selected quarterback C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 pick and then they surprised the draft world when they traded up to the third pick and selected defensive end Will Anderson Jr.

"When I knew we had the ability to trade and get Will [along with] C.