2019 Houston Texans Mock Draft: Playoffs Edition

The Houston Texans are a great team. There are great players littered all over this roster, with the most talent obviously on the defensive line. The issue? They have to play the Colts twice a year and possibly in the playoffs which happened this year.

The Colts have 9 draft picks and $100 million in cap room in 2019, so if the Texans miss on this draft/free agency it will likely cost them in the long run. These picks have to count with a division foe being so rich in assets.

So what should happen?

Draft expert Cowboysfan1993 is back with his picks.

His 2019 Houston Texans mock draft below:

1. Texans: TJ Hockenson TE Iowa

Round 1 TJ Hockenson is the best TE in my opinion. Noah Fant receives a lot of attention due to athletic traits, but Hockenson is a better overall player right now. He compares favorably to Kittle. He’s not as athletic, but he’s a better route runner. He can be a safety blanket for Watson. He is a load to bring down. He muscles his way for first downs. As a blocker he’s excellent. He isn’t content with getting in the way, he wants to maul you. The Texans haven’t had a good TE in a while, and having a large target near the line of scrimmage can really help Watson.

2. Texans: Yodny Cajuste OT WVU

Round 2 Cajuste is a highly athletic OT. He’s 6’6″ about 320 lbs. and he carries that eight well. He has light feet, which give him a lot of advnatages as a pass blocker. As a run blocker he can get push, and get to the 2nd level. He latches on defenders and simply won’t let go. I love this prospect, but there are inconsistencies. His technique can at times be all over the place, which is why he’s a day two pick and not a day one pick. The Texans can proudly boast they have one of the worst O line in the league, so they need to rectify that.

3. Texans: Chris Lindstrom OG Boston College

Round 2 The Texans like the Colts try to double dip here. They grab an OG to help bolster that team even quicker. Is a very experienced player having played in 38 games. Has a naturally strong base. Gives up little ground in the pass protection, but he is rarely asked to block. The few times he’s asked to pass protect, he’s been good. I’d suggest he play in a run first offense or a very balanced one. He is excellent as a run blocker though. Getting combo blocks and getting to the second level. He would immediately be a solid starter, with potential to be even more.

4. Texans: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson CB Florida

Round 3 The Texans secondary is pretty meh overall. The lack good safety play and their CB are pretty suspect at times. They get Johnson. I think he’s a great nickel player. Can play S or slot CB. With the way the NFL has shifted finding an eite slot CB is a premium now. Johnson struggled a bit as a tackler last year, and was inconsistent covering. That script has been flipped this year. As a tackler he’s among the best in his class. In coverage, he’s done better in zone. Still working his way as a man coverage guy, but he could provide a boost to the Texans secondary that has been woeful.

5. Texans: Trayveon Williams RB Texas A&M

Round 5 The Texans have several RB in Miller and Foreman. I think they could move on from Miller who hasn’t been what they’ve expected. Williams is more of a 2nd RB on most teams, but he ahs some shiftiness in his game and hits the hole quick and hard. Isn’t great in the open field, but will get the yards he needs to by getting skinny and getting the necessary yardage. Foreman would be the battering ram, and Williams will be the home run hitter.