Looking at NFL Draft prospects being mocked to the Houston Texans
K.J. Hamler, WR, Penn State
Another player whom fans should get to know better in this Texans draft process is K.J. Hamler of Penn State as he is another player the Texans could add to their wide receiver depth chart, though he’s more of a slot wide receiver rather than an outside wide receiver.
Speaking of slot wide receivers, the Texans currently have the recently signed Randall Cobb and Keke Coutee on the roster.
Last season in 13 games, Hamler totaled 56 receptions for 904 yards and eight touchdowns, while also averaging 16.1 yards per reception. Hamler is only 5’9 and 178 pounds, but he’s being compared to Tavon Austin and is more of a slot receiver.
This might not be the direction the Houston Texans draft goes if they select a wide receiver in the second round, but he’s a talented player and the Texans wouldn’t be disappointed if he were to be added on the roster.
Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
(FanSided – Logan Jakubajtys)
The pick at 57th overall could be offensive tackle Lucas Niang of TCU, and any time the Texans draft players to their offensive line, that is something to be excited about.
The Texans currently have Laremy Tunsil as the starting left tackle and Tytus Howard as the starting right tackle, but offensive linemen can be switched and Howard could be moved inside or possibly Niang could as well.
At 6’6, 315 pounds, NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein compares Niang to Howard, whom the Texans drafted last year, and it is no secret if the Texans draft an offensive lineman, that wouldn’t be a bad move whatsoever to improve the offensive line.