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2020 NFL Draft: Texans make due with limited resources in mock draft

By Cory Kinnan

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A video board displays an image of Tytus Howard of Alabama State after he was chosen #23 overall by the Houston Texans during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A video board displays an image of Tytus Howard of Alabama State after he was chosen #23 overall by the Houston Texans during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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ATHENS, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs leaps on the back of Isaiah Wilson #79 as they celebrate their 19-13 win over the Texas A&M Aggies at Sanford Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs leaps on the back of Isaiah Wilson #79 as they celebrate their 19-13 win over the Texas A&M Aggies at Sanford Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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Scouting Report

Last year, the Texans added both Tunsil via trade, and rookie Tytus Howard in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Houston then went on to add Max Scharping later in the draft, who would go on to be a starter along the Texans’ offensive front. However, if the Texans want to capitalize on the talent of Deshaun Watson, they should look to add one more solid piece to keep their franchise quarterback upright.

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One of the most slept on prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft is the other University of Georgia offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson. With Howard and Scharping getting starting reps at guard in 2019, the Texans could add a stallwart to start opposite Laremy Tunsil for the foreseeable future.

Amongst the strongest tackles in this year’s draft class, Wilson plays with a mean attitude and with an anchor that is as firm as a brick wall. While he may take a bit of adjusting to the next level, given that he is only a redshirt sophomore, Wilson’s ceiling at the next level is sky high.

By adding Wilson here in the second round and with their first pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Texans give themselves four young starters along their offensive line to build around, adding him in with Tunsil, Howard, and Scharping.

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