Every NFL team’s best ever pick from an HBCU — Part 1 (AFC)

[Kenn Rashad]

The 2017 NFL Draft begins Thursday in Philadelphia.

And while hundreds of young men’s lifelong dreams will be fulfilled when they hear their names called, far fewer who played at historically black colleges will share in the same joy.

https://hbcusports.com/2017/04/24/every-nfl-teams-best-ever-pick-from-an-hbcu-part-1-afc/

 

[ALCORNITE 86]

Wow! Ken Houston over Steve McNair?

 

[Kenn Rashad]

Wow! Ken Houston over Steve McNair?

Keep in mind McNair didn't start until his 3rd year in the league. Ken Houston was a starter by his 3rd game as a rookie. Houston had a much more immediate impact for the Oilers and is a Hall of Famer.

 

[the band fan]

Houston was never going to start McNair from day one as Chris Chandler was signed before the draft to "groom" McNair.

 

[ALCORNITE 86]

Understand - got it I would say Robert Brazile over Houston even though he's not in the Hall

 

[LS Syndicate]

Understand - got it I would say Robert Brazile over Houston even though he's not in the Hall

Brazile didn't go to as many Pro Bowls as Houston did. But valid arguments could be made for Houston and McNair.