Andre Johnson is widely regarded as the number 1 fantasy WR and is well deserving of this title. Johnson has been one of the most consistent WRs in the NFL over the past few years, even the year he was injured he was on track for a monster season. He is a physical freak and can do it all. Not only does he have a 6'3" frame, but Johnson has great speed and can jump out of the building. With the emergence of Matt Schaub, Johnson's value has increased even more. I have no problem taking Johnson in the mid to late first round of my draft and I think he is worthy of as high as the 6th pick in PPR leagues. If you can grab Johnson in your draft, barring injury, you will be very happy that you did.
-Projection: 105 receptions, 1,500 yards, 10-12 TDs
Matt Schaub put up a career year for the Texans in 2009. Before last season the Texans were never a very good team, and now they seem to have some great pieces in place to take the next step. Schaub is one of those crucial players and showed he could post great stats last year. In 2010 I see more of the same. Hopefully, Owen Dainels can come back healthy and the Texans can develop some sort of a ground game. Schaub is an accurate passer and he has a great arm. The offensive line is getting better, but Schaub still has a quick release which will benefit both parties. Schaub should be about the 4th or 5th QB taken in most drafts and is a safe bet for another very good season.
-Projection: 4,500 yards passing, 27-30 TDs, 14 INTs
Coming off an ACL injury in week 8, there are some questions about Owen Daniels. This could lead to him being a steal come draft day. When healthy, Daniels is one of the premier TEs in football. He has a great size and speed combo, with above average hands. Seems to be flying under the radar a bit this season because of his injury but I think he will come back and be fine. If you wait on a TE Daniels is not a bad guy to target, but try not to reach for him.
-Projection: 70 receptions, 800-900 yards receiving, 6 TDs
Ben Tate had a great career at Auburn and this season he should find the end-zone a good amount of times. He comes into Houston with the RB job up for grabs and has a chance to make an immediate impact in 2010. Tate looks even better in keeper/dynasty leagues as well. I would watch his progress in camp and preseason but he should see a good deal of time this year. If you can get him as your 4th back you should be in good shape.
-Projection: 800-900 yards rushing, 8 TDs
Kevin Walter is somewhat of a "Wes Welker" type of player and it helps that he gets to play across from Andre Johnson. He started 2009 injured and never seemed to get going. With the Texans offense still getting better I think that Walter could be in line for a good enough season to target him as a 4th or 5th WR in 2010.
-Projection: 60 receptions, 800 yards receiving, 5 TDs
Demeco Ryans has posted 4 straight 100+ total tackles in each of his 4 years in the league. As an IDP he ranks very highly, and he is on a defense that is getting better around him. Ryans is on the field most of the time and is a good bet for another 100+ tackle season.
-Projection: 130 total tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 2 forced fumbles
Even with the 4 game suspension, Brian Cushing is a top tier fantasy LB. He plays hard and has a great nose for the ball. Incredibly valuable in keeper/dynasty leagues as well given this will be his second season in the NFL. If he somehow goes undrafted try to pick up Cushing as a free agent. In the 12 games he can play he should post some great numbers.
-Projection: 80-100 total tackles, 3 sacks, 3 INTs, 2 forced fumbles
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