2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#59 Whitney Mercilus
		Pos: Linebacker NFL Team: HOU Injury: Probable Injury Type: knee		Experience: Rookie College: Illinois Height: 76 Weight: 257 Born: 7/21/1990

Summary

It might be hard to believe but the Texans were a dominate defense last season, ranking second overall. They were third against the pass and fourth against the run. This unit did it all as the team took a big step forward. It might be hard for the team to repeat last season, especially with Mario Williams gone, but they still have plenty of talent in place and should do well. The secondary is very good with cornerback Jonathan Joseph leading the way. And the linebackers do a great job for the Texans, including Brian Cushing and Bradie James - two young players on the rise. The pass rush is a bit of a concern with Williams gone but Antonio Smith and J.J. Watt should provide some nice sack totals for the team. The special teams have potential with Daniel Manning as their kick return man. He has a history of some big returns and rookie Keshawn Martin should get his chances as punt returner, filling the void left by Jacoby Jones.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

The Texans will have a hard time matching last season but should be considered a fantasy starter. They have sack and interception potential while limiting yards and points. Houston is the real deal defensively. Last season wasn't a fluke.

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Notes

Mar 17 03:02 pm

Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus is expected to start at outside linebacker next season because LB Connor Barwin signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 20 08:43 pm

Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus might move into the starting lineup in 2013 in the team isn't able to re-sign impending free-agent LB Connor Barwin.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 09 07:02 pm

Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus has three sacks and two forced fumbles in his last two games and is third on the team in sacks behind DLs J.J. Watt (10.5) and Antonio D. Smith (four). 'Whitney's earned more (playing) time,' defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said, 'so we're going to play him more. If a guy's playing good, we've got to keep him in there.'
Source: KFFL.com

Oct 21 09:33 pm

Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus, the team's first-round pick in April, recorded his first NFL sack in the Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens. He said it was the 'first of many,' and added that the is slowing down for his 'dramatically.'
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 14 09:23 am

Updating a previous item, Houston Texans first-round draft pick LB Whitney Mercilus signed a four-year, $7.634 million contract with a team option for a fifth year. The contract includes a signing bonus of $3.99 million and $6.55 million in total guaranteed money.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 14 01:43 am

The Houston Texans agreed to terms with first-round draft pick LB Whitney Mercilus Wednesday, June 13. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Source: KFFL.com

May 26 08:43 am

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he likes what he has seen this offseason from LB Whitney Mercilus. Mercilus has been lining up at outside linebacker with the second unit. 'He's looked very good,' Kubiak said. '(Linebackers coach) Reggie (Herring) catches guys up very quick. He's a hell of a coach. (Mercilus) is moving around very good, and he's going to be a great addition to our team.'
Source: KFFL.com

May 12 11:33 am

Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus said the plan for him in his rookie year is to 'basically, rush the passer.' He'll also learn to drop back into coverage and focus on improving his overall technique. 'I feel that will make me an every-down player, so that my career will be long with the Texans ... because technique is everything,' Mercilus said.
Source: KFFL.com

May 03 09:23 am

Houston Texans first-round draft pick LB Whitney Mercilus will wear jersey No. 59.
Source: KFFL.com

Def / STs

	#1	San Francisco 49ers	SFO	9
	#2	Denver Broncos	DEN	9
	#3	Seattle Seahawks	SEA	12
	#4	Chicago Bears	CHI	8
	#5	Pittsburgh Steelers	PIT	5
	#6	Green Bay Packers	GNB	4
	#7	Cincinnati Bengals	CIN	12
	#8	New England Patriots	NWE	10
	#9	Dallas Cowboys	DAL	11
	#10	Atlanta Falcons	ATL	6
	#11	New York Giants	NYG	9
	#12	Houston Texans	HOU	8
	#13	St. Louis Rams	STL	11
	#14	Philadelphia Eagles	PHI	12
	#15	New York Jets	NYJ	10
	#16	Baltimore Ravens	BAL	8
	#17	Washington Redskins	WAS	5
	#18	Carolina Panthers	CAR	4
	#19	Tennessee Titans	TEN	8
	#20	Minnesota Vikings	MIN	5
	#21	Arizona Cardinals	ARI	9
	#22	San Diego Chargers	SDG	8
	#23	Cleveland Browns	CLE	10
	#24	New Orleans Saints	NOR	7
	#25	Miami Dolphins	MIA	6
	#26	Kansas City Chiefs	KAN	10
	#27	Buffalo Bills	BUF	12
	#28	Indianapolis Colts	IND	8
	#29	Oakland Raiders	OAK	7
	#30	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	TAM	5
	#31	Detroit Lions	DET	9
	#32	Jacksonville Jaguars	JAC	9
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