Rookie Slaton Looks To Start For Texans

Houston running back Steve Slaton still remains behind Ahman Green and Chris Brown on the depth chart, but the 2nd-round-pick out of rushed for 1836 yds and 25 TDs as a Junior for West Virginia. In 2006 he finished 4th in the 2006 Heisman Trophy race after rushing for 1,744 yards on 248 carries with 16 touchdowns. You know what you get with Brown and Green and it is a game or two of value and not much else, while Slaton could be the next 1,000 yard every down back NFL back. Take the chance on him but he is going earlier and earlier. He should still be around in the 10th-11th rounds. Sin City Scout