Houston Texans 7-round mock draft: Texans go crazy on offense

The Houston Texans offense is in dire need of help.

That’s why April 28th cannot come any faster for the Houston Texans and GM Nick Caserio. Houston had the 30th-ranked offense last year, just ahead of Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants.

That’s not the company you want to be associated with, as those two teams were stuck in “Park” for most, if not the entire season. So how can the Houston Texans improve this offense? By drafting for need, and they sure have a lot of them.

Caserio pulls a near “Matt Rhule” and drafts almost exclusively offensive players in this mock draft, with six offensive players taken within the first seven picks. Houston is choosing to build around Davis Mills, and if there was ever a year to see if he genuinely is the future quarterback, then 2022 is the year.

Even if Mills fails, the Houston Texans will remain just a quarterback away (the irony). That could make room for acquiring a veteran passer in 2023 or getting one via the draft.

As for those questions as to why the defense wasn’t focused on in this mock draft is under the presumption that Houston would go after defensive stars in free agency. Hence why, the offense gets the majority of the selections.

Let’s get into the first-round pick, and credit goes to the NFL Mock Draft Database for this mock draft.

Houston Texans first-round selection: Evan Neal, Alabama

The Houston Texans currently have Laremy Tunsil at the left tackle position. However, after he had hand surgery, Mills’ blindside was never that safe. Neal also has a history of playing multiple positions, and his behemoth size with the ninja-like athleticism prove that he should be Houston’s top pick.

Moving Neal to the interior of the line would be a solid temporary plan as the Texans have Tunsil play out the rest of his heavy contract. Neal could even be the emergency left tackle in case Tunsil gets hurt again.

This is the kind of size that the Houston Texans need to start changing their fortunes in the AFC South and the NFL from doormat to dominator. Neal being picked at three should make him a Texan for life and set up many successful days for our second-round pick.

Houston Texans second-round pick: Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State

Yes, this is the second consecutive mock draft on Toro Times that has Kenneth Walker III going to Houston in the second round. Still, Houston cannot afford to pass up a playmaker like Walker III, as he was a legitimate Heisman candidate for most of the year.

Walker III would easily be the day one starter over Rex Burkhead. The speed and improvisational skills at his disposal make him the second-best running back in the AFC South after the tie between Jonathon Taylor and Derrick Henry (you choose).

Walker III gained 1,646 yards and 18 touchdowns like a runaway train. His most sterling performance came against Michigan this year when he had over 190 yards and five touchdowns.

Walker III has a bright future ahead of him, and with Neal most likely playing on the

interior of the offensive line, Walker’s success in East Lansing will follow him to Houston.

Houston Texans third and fourth-round picks: John Metchie highlights day two

John Metchie comes to Houston, but it wasn’t without a hard decision to make  Nevada QB Carson Strong was available here, and it was tempting to pull the trigger and go with Strong  Metchie was the better choice as Mills will most likely be the starter for the next year or two.

Drafting another QB wouldn’t help this offense or the depth behind Brandin Cooks. Nico Collins had a decent rookie year but needs to be involved more  That’s why Metchie gets the pick at number 68.

Metchie did tear his ACL in the SEC Championship Game, and that is the reason he fell to the third round  Metchie won’t make the season-opening depth chart, but when he comes back healthy, he’ll be a force.

Thayer Munford was initially listed as an interior offensive lineman on the draft board. Still, once an attempt was made to find any highlights (which are extremely limited) of Munford, the only film that came up was him at left tackle. So maybe this could be the one offensive lineman from this draft class to move inside, letting Neal stay at left tackle.

Mills will have plenty of time to throw and pick apart defenses, with Munford securing the middle of the line.

Jeremy Ruckert makes it back-to-back Buckeyes for the Houston Texans  Ruckert constantly finds ways to get open and excels at a skinny post/seam route from the slot  Ruckert also has smooth hips that can flip open violently, making his cuts more dynamic.

Ruckert is a replacement for Jordan Akins, who did struggle last year with dropped passes and momentum-killing penalties.

Houston Texans nab only defensive player of the draft to start the sixth round

Markquese Bell is an old-school safety. The ones that used to consistently deliver the big hits- like Kam Chancellor and Troy Polamalu. Bell is a standout safety from Florida A&M, who amassed 95 tackles and two sacks on the season. Take a look at his highlights and watch how good of a replacement he is for Justin Reid, who is most likely gone once free agency rolls around.

Dameon Pierce comes in at pick number 202, and Pierce is the receiving back compliment to Kenneth Walker. Pierce’s shiftiness and ability to make jukes that would embarrass defenders for years are evident in the highlights.

Coming in at 209 is the punting sensation in college football. Matt Araiza from San Diego State. When you see punters get this much hype, it’s worth bringing one in  Araiza averaged 51.2 yards per punt, which is the best in the NCAA  If he doesn’t work out, that’s fine. It’s only a sixth-round pick.

Our final pick is Cal Adomitis, who will be Jon Weeks’ heir apparent  Adomitis will probably be signed to the practice squad after the first round of cuts, where he’ll wait to replace Weeks, who can’t play that much longer.