A new tight end has joined the Houston Texans.
With the 59th pick, general manager Nick Caserio elected to shore up the tight end position and select Michigan’s Marlin Klein. Tight end was expected to be a top need for Houston’s passing game, though Klein does come as somewhat of a surprise.
In flashes, Klein did look like a promising prospect with upside as a pass-catcher. After taking over for No. 10 overall pick Colston Loveland and A.J. Barner, the 6-foot-6 German native caught 24 passes for 248 yards and a touchdown.
He’s a bit of a project. The 248-pound option has 4.6 speed and is a decent blocker, but he’ll need work to help advance his game in the pro level.
Fans were definitely surprised by the move to take the Michigan tight end this early. Here were some of the best responses online.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans draft Michigan TE Marlin Klein 59th overall, social media reacts to move
Reporting by Cole Thompson, Texans Wire / Texans Wire
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