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Houston Texans: 10 under-the-radar NFL free agent targets

By Avery Duncan

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 9: Spencer Ware #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs in the open field during the first quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 9: Spencer Ware #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs in the open field during the first quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 25: Linebacker Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins, tackle Ty Nsekhe #79 of the Washington Redskins, and quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins run onto the field prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField on October 25, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 25: Linebacker Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins, tackle Ty Nsekhe #79 of the Washington Redskins, and quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins run onto the field prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField on October 25, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images) /

4. Ty Nsekhe, RT, Washington Redskins

Ty Nsekhe is far from a long-term option for the Houston Texans at right tackle, but is he an improvement from last season.

However, despite being 33 years old, the former Texas State right tackle should be able to gain some interest from offensive tackle-needy teams in free agency for being one of the best swing tackles in the NFL during his tenure with the Washington Redskins.

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In 2018 alone, Nsekhe finished his year with a Pro Football Focus grade of 67.8, which is good for 43rd in the NFL amongst all tackles (both right and left). Yet, Nsekhe is much more than his grade, as he has been able to play all offensive line positions other than center well. Although, his 6-8, 325-pound frame is surely better suited to play tackle.

Texans General Manager Brian Gaine has emphasized versatility along the offensive line and Nsekhe fits that mold perfectly. He would present himself as an immediate upgrade to any right tackle on the Texans roster, that is for certain.

Nsekhe would be an excellent stop-gap to whoever is the future at the position, while his market should be around $4 million for a one or two year contract.

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