Max Iheanachor to Texans: Draft Steal for Stroud

0:00It's April 23rd, from breaking news to Sunday match-ups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Daniel Jeremiah dropped his final mock for the 2026 NFL Draft, and he has the Houston Texans landing Arizona State Office of Tackle Max, Ihanacore. At 6 foot 6 and 330 pounds, this guy's built like a tank with serious upside, making him a potential home run pick for a team. Desperate to shore up the line. The Texans' offensive line took a beating last season, leaving quarterback CJ Stroud under constant pressure, especially in the playoffs. They added some versatile pieces this off season, but long-term protection is the priority to get back to contending. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Ihanacore brings rare athleticism from his basketball and soccer days, with quick feet that help him mirror rushers. He only started playing football five years ago, so he's raw but flashing elite traits like powerful hands and solid punch.

1:00He's not ready to star day one, which fits perfect since Houston signed right Tackle Braden Smith to a two-year deal as a bridge guy that buys time for Ihanacore to refine his technique and eventually lock down Tackle opposite Ariante Urcery. If the draft shakes out this way, it could be the steel Houston needs to build around Stroud just smart patients turning potential into a franchise. Cornerstone