In a new mock draft from CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli, the Texans go in a different direction than a wide receiver with their first overall pick. Instead, Houston elects to address the offensive line by selecting former Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons.

The Houston Texans built themselves into the class of the AFC South. General manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans have put together aggressive offseason plans to turn the franchise into a playoff contender.

Here's why the Houston Texans must consider this former Michigan defensive tackle in round one of the 2025 NFL Draft.

In the first round of Draft Wire’s mock, Curt Popejoy has the Broncos picking West Virginia offensive lineman Wyatt Milum at No. 25. That’s unsurprising since Houston has been in the market for new interior offensive linemen this draft cycle.

The Houston Texans had one of the worst offensive lines in football in 2024. In the latest mock draft they address that issue.

Ahead of the new free agency, CJ Stroud could lose a key teammate from the Houston Texans who may play a crucial role in the upcoming NFL season. A new NFL season is slowly taking shape, with several teams starting to accelerate the building of their rosters.