Houston Texans 2019 NFL Draft: Predicting First-Round Pick
Who will the Houston Texans be selecting with the 23rd overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft?
The 2019 NFL Draft is one day away, and for the Houston Texans, that means when they make their first-round selection, a high-profile player will be joining the franchise as they work to defend the AFC South crown.
Now the question that remains is who will the Texans be drafting with the 23rd overall selection on Thursday night? Will the Texans look to draft by need alone? If that is the case, that means the two options for the franchise will be adding an offensive lineman — most likely an offensive tackle — or a cornerback as they need to replace some veterans who left via free agency.
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Houston should have a nice group of offensive tackles to draft from, as they might have to trade up in the draft if there is a certain tackle they are targeting, or they could wait and see who is available at No. 23 overall.
Now it is time for a prediction. When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walks up to the draft podium and says, “With the 23rd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select,” the name he’ll be saying is:
"“Andre Dillard, tackle, Washington State.”"
The Texans must draft one of the best offensive tackles in this draft as the more help added to the offensive line, the better. The sack numbers were too many, but even more so, the talent on the offensive line just wasn’t up to par with the rest of the NFL, and it showed too many times throughout the offense.
Deshaun Watson needs more help so he isn’t rushed as much. The running game needs more in front of them so they can have a better opportunity to achieve success at their job, and if those skill spots are improving, that means the wide receivers and tight ends will have more of an opportunity for success as well.
Just adding an offensive lineman to the mix won’t fix all the problems of the Texans, but it will be a nice way to get things started in the draft.
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If Dillard is still on the board at 23rd overall, or if the Texans move up in the draft to select him, don’t be surprised when Dillard’s name is called and he’s joining the Texans on Thursday night.