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Texans: 4 2020 NFL Draft prospects to target to replace DeAndre Hopkins

By Cory Kinnan

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 25: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans catches a pass defended by Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on October 25, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 25: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans catches a pass defended by Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on October 25, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 29: Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown reception against Trey Dean III #21 of the Florida Gators during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 29: Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown reception against Trey Dean III #21 of the Florida Gators during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) /

Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan

First on the list is a young man whose college production took a hit due to his collegiate quarterback play, but his film shows a wide receiver with a world of upside. Donovan Peoples-Jones from the University of Michigan is a force outside the numbers, when the ball is thrown his way.

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There were whispers that NFL teams valued People-Jones much more than those on social media did, and after the combine he is firmly on the radar of any team in need of a big bodied wide receiver. At over 6-1 and 212 pounds, Peoples-Jones jumped out of Lucas Oil Stadium, hitting 44.5 inches and 11-foot-7 in his vertical and broad jumps respectively.

He then went on to run a sub-4.5 second 40 yard dash as well, displaying burst for his size. On tape, People-Jones shows immense body control as he adjusts to the catch, Charmin soft hands, and a decent amount of route running ability for a man of his stature.

Should the Texans look to add Peoples-Jones, they will needs to do so with the second round pick just acquired by the Cardinals in the blockbuster trade. It is highly unlikely that the former Wolverines’ wide receiver makes it out of the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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