Texans anticipated to make Carr No. 1 pick in draft
Associated Press

HOUSTON — Fresno State quarterback David Carr will be the No. 1 pick of expansion Houston Texans in the NFL draft this month.

The Texans said Wednesday they would take Carr with the first pick in the draft as they prepare for their opening season later this year.

“After two days of talks following up last week’s meetings, we are confident that we can reach an agreement with David Carr on a contract,” Texans general manager Charley Casserly said.

“Therefore, we have informed David and his representative that we will select him with the No. 1 pick.”

Casserly said contract talks would resume the week of the draft, scheduled for April 20-21.

Carr was among the most-watched quarterbacks in drills during the NFL scouting combine last month in Indianapolis.

In 37 games at Fresno State, Carr completed 62.8 percent of his passes for 7,849 yards, 70 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. As a senior, Carr led the nation with 4,308 yards passing.

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