Vandermock 1.0 is here! Marc drafts Kadyn Proctor and Emmanuel Pregnon to fix the O-line, grabs Jadarian Price at RB, and John Harris breaks down every selection.

It's the moment Texans fans have been waiting for — Vandermock 1.0 is officially live. Marc Vandermeer unveils his first complete mock draft for the Houston Texans with all eight selections (nine picks consolidated to eight via a seventh-round trade), and John Harris provides real-time scouting analysis and grade reactions on every pick. This is a pre-Combine, pre-free agency mock, with updates promised in the weeks ahead.

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VanderMock 1.0: Marc's Full 8-Pick Texans Mock Draft Breakdown

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Marc and John rank the top Texans offseason stories, reveal C.J. Stroud's improved stats across the board, and react to Bill Barnwell's NFL trade proposals.

Ranking Texans Offseason Priorities: O-Line, RB, Stroud & More

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Miami releases Tyreek Hill and more. John Harris breaks down NFL cut candidates the Texans should target, plus Jalen Pitre joins Jonathan Joseph on No Audibles.

The show opens with an AFC South tour, starting with a Cameron Wolfe report that the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to use Travis Hunter as a full-time cornerback with only part-time receiver snaps in 2026 — vindicating what the hosts argued on draft night. They debate whether Jacksonville would have been better off staying at pick five for Mason Graham instead of trading up to two for Hunter. The Indianapolis Colts segment sparks a discussion about franchising Alec Pierce versus Daniel Jones, and the Tennessee Titans unveil a new logo amid Oilers-inspired uniform leaks that stir up Houston emotions all over again.

Then the big story breaks: the Miami Dolphins release Tyreek Hill, James Daniels, Bradley Chubb, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in a major roster purge. While Tyreek won't be a Texans target, the hosts pivot to The Athletic's list of one potential cap cut from every NFL team, running through over a dozen names with a Texans lens. Interior defensive linemen Broderick Washington (Ravens), A'Shawn Robinson (Panthers), and B.J. Hill (Bengals) get detailed evaluations, as do offensive linemen Elgton Jenkins (Packers), Ezra Cleveland (Jaguars), Mekhi Becton (Chargers), and Graham Glasgow (Lions). John breaks down which players fit the Texans' scheme, age profile, and budget.

The show closes with Jalen Pitre's feature interview on Jonathan Joseph's No Audibles podcast. Pitre reflects on being drafted, getting sent flying by Laremy Tunsil in his first practices, his role as a versatile nickel/safety weapon, his devastating hit on Rashee Rice, the guardian cap decision, leadership in the secondary, and giving back to his hometown of Stafford.

Dolphins release big names, NFL Cut Candidates for Texans & Jalen Pitre 1-on-1

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Texans President Mike Tomon details the new Toro District HQ, plus Marc and John play a blind free agent game to pick Houston's next RB from Walker, Hall & ETN.

It's Friday the 13th, and Marc Vandermeer and John Harris pack this edition of Texans All-Access with two major segments: a league-wide quarterback confidence ranking and a creative blind free agent running back game that ends with a surprising pick.

The show opens with a wide-ranging NFL quarterback discussion sparked by a simple question: how many fan bases can truly plant a flag and say "my quarterback — we're good"? The duo works through every starter in the league, from Josh Allen's injury concerns to Drake Maye's Carson Wentz comparisons, Kyler Murray's uncertain future, Aaron Rodgers' age, and Tua Tagovailoa's fit in Miami under new head coach Jeff Hafley. The conversation loops back to C.J. Stroud and why, despite the playoff disappointment, the Texans remain confident in their quarterback going into 2026.

Then John introduces a blind "mystery dating game" for running backs, reading three PFF scouting profiles stripped of names, and asking Marc to pick one. The reveal: Marc chooses Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III of the Seahawks, with Breece Hall of the Jets and Travis Etienne of the Jaguars as the other options. The segment sparks a deeper discussion about free agency running back strategy, Joe Mixon's uncertain status, and what Woody Marks and the backfield need going forward.

The show closes with Texans President Mike Tomon's interview with Sean Pendergast and Seth Payne about the newly announced Toro District — the franchise's 83-acre headquarters, training facility, and mixed-use development in Bridgeland. Tomon details the vision for the facility, the partnership with Howard Hughes, the youth sports and women's sports integration, and more.

Toro District Revealed, Free Agent RB Debate & NFL QB Rankings | TAA

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