Whitney Mercilus: Houston Texans welcome first-round draft pick Whitney Mercilus

And Illinois' Whitney Mercilus was a popular choice. Here are the panlists' responses: Dan Pompei: “If the Bears are focused on a defensive end, they're fortunate. Because it's a strong group of defensive ends in the first round.Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus wasn't taken until the Houston Texans selected him with the 26th pick. The 6-4, 265-pound Mercilus declared for the draft after his junior year, having started just one season for the Illini.Illinois

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