2008 Draft Luncheon
At the Texans' annual Draft Luncheon, general manager Rick Smith and head coach Gary Kubiak analyzed the draft and gave out team awards.
Smith and Kubiak had a lot to smile about after acquiring their first-round selection, left tackle Duane Brown.
Green Bay receiver Donald Driver was honored as the 2008 Greater Houston NFL Player of the Year.
DeMeco Ryans, a Pro Bowl linebacker, was named the Texans MVP.
Cornerback Fred Bennett took home Rookie of the Year honors.
Tight end Mark Bruener became a three-time winner of the Spirit of the Bull Award.
Smith and Kubiak crack up during Salaam's acceptance speech.
Left tackle Ephraim Salaam entertained fans when he accepted the Mickey Herskowitz Award for the most media-friendly player.
Defensive end Anthony Weaver took home the Ed Block Courage Award.
Bruener and Weaver signed autogrphs for fans before getting their food.
Head coach Gary Kubiak said the Texans are committed to winning a championship.
General manager Rick Smith talked about each rookie in the 2008 draft class.
Nearly 700 fans packed the dining room for the event.
SportsRadio 610's Marc Vandermeer talked to a loyal listener.
Fans bid on auction items before the luncheon began.
Texans Cheerleaders and Toro welcomed fans to the 2008 Draft Luncheon.
