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The Houston Texans must address their offensive line woes and shore up the receiver room. In a new mock draft from The Draft Network, Houston answers all three positional needs before reaching Day 3.
Justin Melo's latest seven-round NFL mock draft for the Texans has DeMeco Ryans' squad targeting the interior offensive line ahead of wide receiver and tackle. That doesn't mean either position isn't addressed before the end of the seven selections.
With their first pick in Melo's mock, the Texans select Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker. While he's fallen down draft boards in recent weeks, Booker has been a fan favorite and considered an ideal fit for new offensive coordinator Nick Caley's zone-based offensive personnel.
"Booker is a phone-booth blocker who overwhelms his opponents with raw power," Melo wrote. "Addressing the interior offensive line has to be Houston's top priority this summer."
With their second-round selection, the Texans add a secondary outside target to pair with Nico Collins and Christian Kirk in Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals. Over his past two seasons, Royals has been one of the G5's more productive playmakers, totaling over 1,900 yards and 21 TDs.
"Jalen Royals would check a lot of boxes for new offensive coordinator Nick Caley," Melo wrote. "Royals is a dynamic route-runner who uses physicality and explosiveness to create separation. He would be a terrific complement to Nico Collins."
After that, Houston lands Georgia offensive lineman Jerrod Wilson at pick No. 89 and Indiana defensive tackle on Day 3. To view Melo's complete seven-round mock, visit The Draft Network.
The Texans own seven picks in this month's draft, including four in the top 100.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans fill top 3 needs in new 7-round NFL mock draft
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Justin Melo's latest seven-round NFL mock draft for the Texans has DeMeco Ryans' squad targeting the interior offensive line ahead of wide receiver and tackle. That doesn't mean either position isn't addressed before the end of the seven selections.
With their first pick in Melo's mock, the Texans select Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker. While he's fallen down draft boards in recent weeks, Booker has been a fan favorite and considered an ideal fit for new offensive coordinator Nick Caley's zone-based offensive personnel.
"Booker is a phone-booth blocker who overwhelms his opponents with raw power," Melo wrote. "Addressing the interior offensive line has to be Houston's top priority this summer."
With their second-round selection, the Texans add a secondary outside target to pair with Nico Collins and Christian Kirk in Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals. Over his past two seasons, Royals has been one of the G5's more productive playmakers, totaling over 1,900 yards and 21 TDs.
"Jalen Royals would check a lot of boxes for new offensive coordinator Nick Caley," Melo wrote. "Royals is a dynamic route-runner who uses physicality and explosiveness to create separation. He would be a terrific complement to Nico Collins."
After that, Houston lands Georgia offensive lineman Jerrod Wilson at pick No. 89 and Indiana defensive tackle on Day 3. To view Melo's complete seven-round mock, visit The Draft Network.
The Texans own seven picks in this month's draft, including four in the top 100.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans fill top 3 needs in new 7-round NFL mock draft
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