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LIVE BLOG: Texans draft S Dillon, DT Reader in fifth round

The Houston Texans added more help on offense on Day 2 in the NFL Draft. What will they do the rest of the way?

<p>Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive tackle D.J. Reader (48) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium.</p>

Welcome to the 2016 NFL Draft.

On mobile app: Click here for the interactive live blog

There was a theme to this year's draft for the Houston Texans, and that is speed.

The Texans traded up one slot to the 21st overall pick to draft Notre Dame wide receiver Will Fuller in the first round, then moved up two spots to draft another Fighting Irish, center Nick Martin, at No. 50 in the second round.

The Texans added wide receiver Braxton Miller from Ohio State in the third round. In the fourth round, they nabbed San Jose State running back Tyler Ervin.

In the fifth round, the Texans selected safety K.J. Dillon out of West Virginia and defensive tackle D.J. Reader out of Clemson.

To recap, Houston had six picks in the draft:

*The Texans traded up from the 22nd pick

**Texans trade up from the 52nd pick

Photos: Houston Texans' 2016 NFL Draft picks

University of Houston cornerback William Jackson III was taken 24th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. Cougars lineback Elandon Roberts was drafted in the sixth round by the New England Patriots, and the Pittsburgh Steelers took UH wide receiver/punt returner DeMarcus Ayers in the seventh round.

The LA Rams, after trading up with the Tennessee Titans, picked Cal quarterback Jared Goff with the No. 1 overall pick, while the Philadelphia Eagles nabbed North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz with the top two overall picks.

Final Day Recap

2:17 p.m.

With the 166th overall -- and the Texans' final -- pick, Houston selects D.J. Reader, defensive tackle out of Clemson, in the fifth round.

<p>Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive tackle D.J. Reader (48) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium.</p>

1:55 p.m.

With the 159th overall pick, the Houston Texans selected safety K.J. Dillon out of West Virginia in the fifth round.

Sep 5, 2015; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers safety KJ Dillon points to the crowd prior to their game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Milan Puskar Stadium.

1:17 p.m.

With the 143rd overall pick, the Oakland Raiders draft Marshall High School product and Texas Tech wide receiver DeAndre Washington in the fourth round.

12:20 p.m.

With the 119th overall pick, the Houston Texans selected running back Tyler Ervin out of San Jose State. He is the second San Jose player to be drafted by the Texans, joining tackle David Quessenberry. Ervin holds San Jose State's career record in all-purpose yards with 6,146.

Dec 19, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; San Jose State Spartans running back Tyler Ervin (7) runs past Georgia State Panthers linebacker Kaleb Ringer (11) during the second half in the 2015 Cure Bowl at Citrus Bowl Stadium. San Jose State won 27-16.

First-Round Draft Picks

Photos: 2016 NFL Draft first-round picks

Day 2 Recap

The Houston Texans stayed offensive in the second and third rounds on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Houston nabbed Notre Dame center Nick Martin with the 50th overall pick, trading up two spots with the Atlanta Falcons to grab him. Martin will help protect the Texans newly acquired investment in quarterback Brock Osweiler.

"We really feel that Nick Martin is an excellent addition to the football team," said Texans GM Rick Smith.

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WATCH: Rick Smith on drafting Nick Martin

With the 85th overall pick in the third round, Houston selected wide receiver Braxton Miller from Ohio State University. Miller was once the quarterback at OSU, but because of injury and talent at the position, he moved to wide receiver last season, where he grabbed 25 catches for 340 yards and three touchdowns.

"It hasn't really hit me yet," Miller said after the pick. "I'm really blessed and thankful to be in this spot."

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WATCH: Bill O'Brien on what Braxton Miller brings to the team

NFL Draft: Third round pick-by-pick analysis

10:18 p.m.

The Arizona Cardinals drafted Texas A&M cornerback Brandon Williams with the 92nd overall pick.

10:15 p.m.

How do Texans GM Rick Smith and head coach Bill O'Brien fell about their second- and third-round picks?

9:59 p.m.

If you didn't know, Braxton Miller already has ties to Houston.

Herman was the offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes while Miller was there, including when they won the 2014 National Championship.

9:57 p.m.

How's DeAndre Hopkins feel about the Texans drafting two wide receivers?

9:48 p.m.

The Houston Texans draft WR Braxton Miller (Ohio State) with the 85th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) runs with the ball while Hawaii Warriors linebacker Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea (55) tackles him in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium.

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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 30, 2016

8:57 p.m.

Round 3 is flying by--we're already six seven eight picks in.

Noteworthy so far:

- The Tennessee Titans select S Kevin Byard from Middle Tennessee State with the 64th overall pick.

- The Dallas Cowboys select DT Maliek Collins from Nebraska with the 67th overall pick.

- The Jacksonville Jaguars select DE Yannick Ngakoue of Maryland with the 69th overall pick.

Round 3

69: Jacksonville Jaguars: DE Yannick Ngakoue, Maryland

64: Tennessee Titans: S Kevin Byard, Middle Tennesse State

Round 2

50: Houston Texans: C Nick Martin, Notre Dame

45: Tennessee Titans: RB Derrick Henry, Alabama

43: Tennessee Titans: NT Austin Johnson, Penn State

36: Jacksonville Jaguars: OLB Myles Jack, UCLA

33: Tennessee Titans: LB Kevin Dodd, Clemson

Round 1

21: Houston Texans: WR Will Fuller, Notre Dame

18: Indianapolis Colts: C Ryan Kelly, Alabama

8: Tennessee Titans: OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State

5: Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

Round 2 Wrap-Up

That's a wrap for Round 2. On to Round 3, where the Houston Texans currently hold the 85th overall pick.

The Texans addressed a need at offensive line in Round 2 by drafting Notre Dame center Nick Martin. But the team still has holes at defensive line and tight end.

Let's see if Bill O'Brien and Rick Smith address those needs in the third round tonight.

NFL Draft: Second round pick-by-pick analysis

8:17 p.m.

AFC South draft picks so far:

Round 2:

50: Houston Texans: C Nick Martin, Notre Dame

45: Tennessee Titans: RB Derrick Henry, Alabama

43: Tennessee Titans: NT Austin Johnson, Penn State

36: Jacksonville Jaguars: OLB Myles Jack, UCLA

33: Tennessee Titans: LB Kevin Dodd, Clemson

Round 1

21: Houston Texans: WR Will Fuller, Notre Dame

18: Indianapolis Colts: C Ryan Kelly, Alabama

8: Tennessee Titans: OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State

5: Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

8:12 p.m.

What's it going to be like for the Martin brothers--Nick and Zack--now that they're both playing in the NFL?

8:09 p.m.

Couple noteworthy stats from the Texans PR on Twitter:

8 p.m.

Nick Martin on being joining the Texans:

7:42 p.m.

The Houston Texans draft Notre Dame center Nick Martin with the 50th overall pick.

The Houston Texans drafted C Nick Martin (Notre Dame) with the 50th overall pick.

STORY: Texans trade up again to get Notre Dame center Nick Martin

Nick is the brother of Zac Martin, an offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys.

That's back-to-back picks from Notre Dame for the Texans, who took WR Will Fuller with the 21st overall pick.

7:38 p.m.

The Houston Texans traded up two picks to No. 50 from the 52nd pick with the Atlanta Falcons. The Texans gave up a sixth round pick.

7:37 p.m.

Lookin' good, Chester!

7:13 p.m.

The Tennessee Titans, with another pick in the second round, drafts Heisman Trophy-winning running back Derrick Henry of Alabama with the 45th overall pick.

Running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) was drafted 45th overall by the Tennessee Titans.

Henry joins DeMarco Murray in the Titans' backfield.

AFC South draft picks so far:

Round 2:

45: Tennessee Titans: RB Derrick Henry, Alabama

43: Tennessee Titans: NT Austin Johnson, Penn State

36: Jacksonville Jaguars: OLB Myles Jack, UCLA

33: Tennessee Titans: LB Kevin Dodd, Clemson

Round 1

21: Houston Texans: WR Will Fuller, Notre Dame

18: Indianapolis Colts: C Ryan Kelly, Alabama

8: Tennessee Titans: OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State

5: Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

7:03 p.m.

The Tennessee Titans drafted nose tackle Austin Johnson (Penn State) with the 43rd overall pick.

AFC South picks so far:

Round 2:

43: Tennessee Titans: NT Austin Johnson, Penn State

36: Jacksonville Jaguars: OLB Myles Jack, UCLA

33: Tennessee Titans: LB Kevin Dodd, Clemson

Round 1

21: Houston Texans: WR Will Fuller, Notre Dame

18: Indianapolis Colts: C Ryan Kelly, Alabama

8: Tennessee Titans: OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State

5: Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

6:58 p.m.

Round 2 picks (so far):

32: Cleveland Browns: DE Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State

33: Tennessee Titans: DE Kevin Dodd, Clemson

34: Dallas Cowboys: OLB Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame

35: San Diego Chargers: TE Hunter Henry, Arkansas

36: Jacksonville Jaguars: OLB Myles Jack, UCLA

37: Kansas City Chiefs: DT Chris Jones, Mississippi State

38: Miami Dolphins: CB Xavien Howard, Baylor

39: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DE Noah Smith, Eastern Kentucky

40: New York Giants: WR Sterling Shepard, Oklahoma

41: Buffalo Bills: ILB, Reggie Ragland, Alabama

6:49 p.m.

Houston native and Baylor cornerback Xavien Howard was drafted by the Miami Dolphins with the 38th overall pick.

Cornerback Xavien Howard (Baylor) was drafted 38th overall by the Miami Dolphins.

6:44 p.m.

Hey, Houston Texans, pass the popcorn!

6:39 p.m.

Texans' AFC South rival the Jacksonville Jaguars selected OLB Myles Jack from UCLA with the 36th overall pick.

AFC South picks so far:

Round 2:

Tennessee Titans: LB Kevin Dodd, Clemson

Jacksonville Jaguars: OLB Myles Jack, UCLA

Round 1

Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

Tennessee Titans: OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State

Indianapolis Colts: C Ryan Kelly, Alabama

6:24 p.m.

Calling all Dallas Cowboys fans. With the 34th overall pick, the Cowboys select: OLB Jaylon Smith from Notre Dame.

STORY: Cowboys take Notre Dame LB Smith, who likely sits out 2016

6:20 p.m.

The Tenneesee Titans, the Texans' AFC divsion foe, drafts Clemson linebacker Kevin Dodd with the 33rd overall pick.

AFC South picks so far:

Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

Tennessee Titans: OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State

Indianapolis Colts: C Ryan Kelly, Alabama

6:15 p.m.

Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (Oklahoma State) was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the first pick the second round (32nd overall).

And with the first pick of the second round, the Cleveland Browns select: DE Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State.

The Browns drafted WR Corey Coleman out of Baylor with the 15th overall pick in the first round.

5:49 p.m.

Texans owner Bob McNair said he's pleased with how Bill O'Brien and Rick Smith are working together during the Draft.

5:40 p.m.

Rounds 2 and 3 of the Draft run tonight. The Houston Texans have the 21st pick in the second round (52nd overall) and 22nd in the third round (85th overall), barring any moves.

The team still needs help at: tight offensive and defensive line, tight end.

Who do you think the Texans should draft?

1:15 p.m.

1 p.m.

Texans brass introduce first-round selection Will Fuller at press conference.

12:40 p.m.

The Texans will introduce their first-round selection Will Fuller at a press conference scheduled for 1 p.m.

Tap and watch it live here.

10:50 a.m.

Be sure to check out the latest mock draft from USA Today Sports has the Texans drafting Ben Jones' replacement at center. It's a prospect with ties to Texas pro football.

MORE: Second-round mock draft has Texans drafting Notre Dame center

Notre Dame Fighting Irish center Nick Martin (72) against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Martin is the brother of Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl guard Zack Martin.

9 a.m.

The Texans AFC rival the Jacksonville Jaguars were among the winners on Day 1 of the Draft, while the Dallas Cowboys were among the losers, according to USA Today Sports.

More: Winners and losers from Thursday night's first round

8:30 a.m.

We could see a run on defensive linemen in the second round with plenty of talented prospects still available.

Also, a quartet of Alabama stars could hear their named called Friday night with A'Shawn Robinson, Jarran Reed, Reggie Ragland and Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry still on the board.

Photos: Best available for Day 2 of 2016 NFL Draft

Day 1 Recap

Houston selected Notre Dame receiver Will Fuller, trading their sixth-round pick to Washington to move up one spot to take him at No. 21 overall in the NFL draft Thursday night.

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WATCH: Bill O'Brien discusses WR Will Fuller

STORY: Texans trade up to get WR Will Fuller with 21st pick

After being shut out of the top receivers, the Bengals took cornerback William Jackson III from Houston with the 24th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

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WATCH: William Jackson reacts to being drafted

STORY: UH's William Jackson II drafted by Bengals

10:17 p.m.

Texans head coach Bill O'Brien and GM Rick Smith discuss drafting Notre Dame WR Will Fuller.

Bill O'Brien: "He's a guy a lot of people think highly of."

10:11 p.m.

Texans players welcome Will Fuller to the team.

10:03 p.m.

TO THE PROS! University of Houston cornerback William Jackson III was drafted 24th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.

9:53 p.m.

Texans fans react to the team's first round pick, Will Fuller:

9:34 p.m.

WELCOME TO HOUSTON!

The Houston Texans nabbed Notre Dame wide receiver Will Fuller with the 21st pick in the Draft.

Welcome to Houston, Will Fuller!

9:28 p.m.

The Houston Texans moved up to the 21st pick in a trade with the Washington Redskins.

9:17 p.m.

NFL Draft picks 11-19

11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, CB Vernon Hargreaves

12. New Orleans Saints, DT Sheldon Rankins

13. Miami Dolphins, OT Laremy Tunsil

14. Oakland Raiders, S Joseph Karl

15. Cleveland Browns, WR Corey Coleman

16. Detroit Lions, OT Taylor Decker

17. Atlanta Falcons, SS Keanu Neal

18. Indianapolis Colts, C Ryan Kelly

19. Buffalo Bills, DE Shaq Lawson

8:57 p.m.

The Cleveland Browns take Baylor wide receiver Corey Coleman with the 15th pick in the draft. Coleman, many believed, was a WR on the Texans' radar.

8:56 p.m.

We feel you, Houston Texans.

8:52 p.m.

How's Pablo, a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan, feel about drafting Tunsil?

8:41 p.m.

UPDATE: Tunsil was taken 13th overall by the Miami Dolphins.

Find yourself wondering why Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil, a projected high first round pick at one point, hasn't been drafted yet?

A video posted to Tunsil's verified Twitter account appeared to show him wearing a gas mask and smoking out of a pipe.

Story here: http://on.khou.com/1VVX5HQ

8:30 p.m.

NFL Draft update with Matt Musil and Pablo Alsina.

8:26 p.m.

NFL Draft picks 6-10:

6. Baltimore Ravens, OT Ronnie Stanley

7. San Francisco 49ers, DE DeForest Buckner

8. Tennessee Titans, OT Jack Conklin

9. Chicago Bears, OLB Leonard Floyd

10. New York Giants, CB Eli Apple

8:24 p.m.

Hey, Charles James, how's the Texans' Draft party goin'?!?

8:11 p.m.

The Chicago Bears move up to the ninth pick in a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Before the Bears' pick, Roger Goodell paid tribute to the late Walter Payton.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell walks out on stage with Connie Payton to announce the number eight overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears at Auditorium Theatre.

8:10 p.m.

With the eighth pick in the Draft, the Tennessee Titans select Jack Conklin, an offensive tackle from Michigan State.

8:03 p.m.

Pablo Alsina says the Jacksonville Jaguars' pick Jalen Ramsey, cornerback out of Florida State, will be a stud.

Jalen Ramsey (Florida State) with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the number five overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre.

Good call, Steve.

8:01 p.m.

Take a look inside the Texans' war room.

7:45 p.m.

For you Cowboys fans in Houston, the Cowboys picked up Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth pick.

Ezekiel Elliott (Ohio State) after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the number four overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre.

7:44 p.m.

Draft update with Matt Musil and Pablo Alsina.

Top 5 picks:

1. LA Rams, QB Jared Goff

2. Philadelphia Eagles, QB Carson Wentz

3. San Diego Charges, DE Joey Bosa

4. Dallas Cowboys, RB Ezekiel Elliott

5. Jacksonville Jaguars, CB Jalen Ramsey

7:26 p.m.

KHOU 11 Sports Reporter/Anchor Daniel Gotera is with UH cornerback William Jackson III as Jackson waits for the all-important phone call.

7:22 p.m.

The top two picks of the NFL Draft are quarterbacks. The Philadelphia Eagles, who traded up to the No. 2 spot, take North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz.

North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs the ball against the Illinois State Redbirds in the first quarter of the Division I championship at Pizza Hut Park.

7:15 p.m.

FIRST PICK: The LA Rams take Cal quarterback Jared Goff with the first pick of the draft.

California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) drops back to pass during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah won 30-24.

7:01 p.m.

Take a look at the NFL Draft red carpet.

Photos: 2016 NFL Draft red carpet

7 p.m.

Here we go!

A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre.

6:50 p.m.

WATCH: The Houston Texans cheerleaders perform at the Texans' watch party before the start of the draft.

Check out the newest Houston Texans' cheerleading squad.

Photos: Meet the 2016-17 Houston Texans Cheerleaders

6:44 p.m.

How does Texans GM Rick Smith describe the NFL Draft? Exhaustive.

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WATCH: Texans GM Rick Smith on the NFL Draft

6:30 p.m.

Hey, Matt Musil, who do you think the Texans should take with their first-round pick?

If they go wide receiver, I'd go with Corey Coleman out of Baylor. If they don't go wide receiver, I think they should go defensive line; that's a need position. If you want to go there, there are two defensive tackles from Alabama.

But if you really want to go outside the box, I say go take a center.

Alabama center Ryan Kelly

Alabama center Ryan Kelly.

He's a massive center. You want to protect Brock Osweiler? Get yourself a center. That's a great pick.

6:17 p.m.

INTERACTIVE: These are the top prospects at each position in this year's draft.

5:55 p.m.

All 253 picks of the 2016 NFL Draft are set (barring trades). Click here for the full list.

5:52 p.m.

Um.....

5:44 p.m.

SOUND OFF: Which position do you think the Texans need to address tonight?

5:14 p.m.

Photos: A look inside the 2016 NFL Draft

5:10 p.m.

Here's a look at the breakdown of positions the Texans have taken in the first round through the years:

4:58 p.m.

YOUR PICKS: With the 22nd pick of the NFL Draft, the Texans select:

via GIPHY

4:54 p.m.

A quick Draft Q&A with KHOU 11 Sports Anchor Pablo Alsina:

What positions do the Texans need to fill the most?

Need help on offensive lane and at safety. But with their first-round pick, expect the Texans to look for the best wide receiver. There’s a couple I really like, and they both play college football in Texas:

Baylor wide receiver Corey Coleman

This guy is fast, he’s big, a little under six feet tall—I would like a taller receiver—but he’s got great hands and he is a speedster.

Baylor Bears wide receiver Corey Coleman (1) celebrates his touchdown against the Rice Owls during the second quarter at McLane Stadium.

But who I like even more:

TCU wide receiver Josh Doctson

He’s 6-feet 2-inches, great hands, he is a highlight reel waiting to happen. It would be nice to have DeAndre Hopkins on one side and Josh Doctson on the other side.

Texas Christian University Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) attempts to make a catch against the University of Texas Longhorns in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Do you think the Texans will make a move in the first round?

Well the Texans have never traded up in the Draft, so that would be something special. I think doubt that will happen. But maybe they’ll trade down if these two receivers are there or another receiver they like isn’t there.

Usually they stay put and they’ll pick at 22.

4:20 p.m.

SOUND OFF: Who do you want the Houston Texans to draft? Share your picks on the KHOU 11 Facebook page.

4:09 p.m.

Going to be out at NRG Stadium for the Texans' Draft party? Stop by and take a selfie with KHOU 11 Sports Anchor Pablo Alsina.

4:04 p.m.

Houston Cougars cornerback William Jackson III (3) celebrates after defeating the Florida State Seminoles 38-24 during the 2015 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome.

William Jackson, cornerback for the University of Houston, is projected to be a first-round pick among draft experts (for what that title's worth). Jackson helped the Coogs to a 13-1 season last year, including a 38-24 win over Florida State in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Jackson was named the Peach Bowl MVP.

3:57 p.m.

ICYMI: Here's a look at the Houston Texans' 2016 schedule, which features five prime-time games, including a showdown with the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos.

Photos: Houston Texans' 2016 schedule

3:27 p.m.

Since 2008, the Texans are the only NFL team with every first-round pick still on their roster (from @TexansPR).

3 p.m.

Could the Texans add a new playmaker at wide receiver or get help on the d-line to compliment J.J. Watt? Check out our Houston Texans NFL Draft Guide

Photos: Texans 1st round picks through the years

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