2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update
By Jon Dove
Houston Texans
1st Round, No. 16 overall- Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
2nd Round, No. 48 overall- Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
3rd Round, No. 80 overall- Lowell Lotulelei, DT, Utah
The Houston Texans are in the middle of both a playoff run and quarterback controversy. They aren’t really focused on the draft, but there are plenty of people inside their building who are deep in the draft process.
Houston needs to look for ways to help either Brock Osweiler or Tom Savage succeed under center. One area they could look at is upgrading the depth along the offensive line. The tackle position is a question mark do to the injury history of Duane Brown and Derek Newton.
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Cam Robinson has the talent to step in and be an immediate starter in the NFL. He’s best suited for right tackle, but could settle in on the left side if he shows more focus. Robinson needs to tighten up his footwork and keep his pad level down.
Jourdan Lewis is an undersized cornerback who plays tight man coverage. It’s his fluidity that allows him to keep in-phase with his target. Johnthan Joseph is getting up there in age which means the Texans should work on adding depth at the position.
Lowell Lotulelei is a nose tackle type who does a great job occupying blockers. He’d be a potential long-term replacement for Vince Wilfork.