New defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel has his nose tackle The Texans traded up Friday to add to the 83rd overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft, selecting Notre Dame defensive tackle Louis Nix III. Nix is a 6-foot-2, 331-pounder who’ll squeeze into the Texans’ revamped 3-4 defensive scheme. “I wasn’t expecting anything to happen,” Nix said. “I’m happy about it and pretty excited.” Nix, who many considered a first-round prospect, could be a steal for the Texans. “I fell. Some people had me first (round). But who cares? I got drafted,” Nix said. The Eagles received the Texans’ fourth-round pick (No. 101 overall) and fifth-round pick (No. 141 overall) in the draft. Nix lost weight for the draft and said his ideal playing weight ranges between 310-330 pounds. He’ll let the Texans determine his best poundage for the NFL. - See more at: http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexan...e-tackle-louis-nix-in-third-round/#23243101=0
