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In the South, perhaps the needs for all four teams could be boiled down to just one word.

Depth.

From the Houston Texans to the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as the Indianapolis Colts, adding depth at key positions might be the biggest order of business. The Tennessee Titans might have the most pressing need early in the draft, but even Ran Carthon could take a few different approaches in the first round.

What do the teams in the South need this spring? Let’s dive in.

Houston Texans
LB
DT
IOL
TE
CB
The Houston Texans are one of the few teams whose priorities in the draft can be boiled down to one word.

Depth.

The Texans, in the view of many, crushed it this offseason. Houston offered up perhaps the latest example yet that the biggest cheat code in the NFL is a talented quarterback on a rookie contract. After C.J. Stroud’s stunning rookie season helped the Texans to a division title, and a playoff win, Houston was able to add a ton of talent around him in free agency. For more on the Texans’ incredible spring, we have you covered here.

As they head into the draft, adding depth at the above positions — along with a linebacker that could contribute early — is what remains on General Manager Nick Caserio’s to-do list. With the selection they have on Day Two and with a number of picks on Day Three, he should be able to do just that.

Houston Texans draft selections.

Round 2, Selection 10 (Pick No. 42 overall)
Round 2, Selection 27 (Pick No. 59 overall)
Round 3, Selection 22 (Pick No. 86 overall)
Round 4, Selection 23 (Pick No. 123 overall)
Round 4, Selection 27 (Pick No. 127 overall)
Round 6, Selection 12 (Pick No. 188 overall)
Round 6, Selection 13 (Pick No. 189 overall)
Round 7, Selection 18 (Pick No. 238 overall)
Round 7, Selection 27 (Pick No. 247 overall)
Jacksonville Jaguars.

OT
WR
IOL
CB
DL
Similar to the Texans, the Jaguars are likely focused on depth more than anything else. Jacksonville added at both cornerback and defensive tackle in the offseason, and with the new deal given to pass rusher Josh Allen, finding a replacement on the edge can wait for another draft cycle.

Jacksonville might want to focus on the offensive line and/or at wide receiver early in the draft. With both Cam Robinson and Walker Littler facing free agency following the 2024 campaign, transition plans could be a smart, forward-thinking move for the organization. While the addition of Gabe Davis helps the wide receiver room, Calvin Ridley’s move to the Tennessee Titans makes WR an early option, and a need, as well.

Jacksonville Jaguars draft selections

Round 1, Selection 17 (Pick No. 17 overall)
Round 2, Selection 16 (Pick No. 48 overall)
Round 3, Selection 32 (Pick No. 96 overall)
Round 4, Selection 14 (Pick No. 114 overall)
Round 4, Selection 16 (Pick No. 116 overall)
Round 5, Selection 18 (Pick No. 153 overall)
Round 6, Selection 36 (Pick No. 212 overall)
Round 7, Selection 16 (Pick No. 236 overall)