Texans' Mock Draft: Supercharging Defense, Stacking Talent
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Luke Easterlings Mock Draft: Houston Texans Trade Up, Snag Clemson DT Peter Woods, Boost Defense with C.J. Stroud
In this episode, Luke Easterling presents a four-round mock draft for Athlon Sports, featuring the Houston Texans. The Texans trade up nine spots to the 19th overall pick, acquiring Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods from Carolina. This move aims to strengthen the defense, transforming it into a formidable force reminiscent of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens.
The mock draft continues with Texas A&M left guard Chase Bisontis at pick 38, securing the trenches for the long term. At pick 59, the Texans select Auburn center Connor Lew, a young talent with high potential despite a recent ACL injury.
The draft strategy focuses on depth and explosive talent, with Woods potentially excelling as a three-technique disruptor under DeMeco Ryans. The Texans have eight picks in the 2026 draft, set for Pittsburgh from April 23-25.
This mock draft envisions the Texans as a sneaky powerhouse, ready to dominate the AFC South with a talented roster supporting quarterback C.J. Stroud.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Texans' Mock Draft: Supercharging Defense, Stacking Talent. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00On April 9th, Luke Easterling dropped the 4-round mock draft for Athlon Sports, picturing the Houston Texans going big by trading of 9 spots too. 19 overall. They shipped pick 69 to Carolina and snag Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods, aiming to supercharge that defense into something like the two. Thousand Baltimore Raven Squad with CJ Stroud slinging in. Earlier this week, the mock keeps the momentum with Texas A&M left guard chased by Santis at pick 38, locking down the trenches long-term past. 2026. Then at 59, they grab Auburn Center Conner Lou, a 20-year-old with sky-high upside despite a torn ACL last season. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Houston's already got solid starters like Sheldon Rankins upfront, but Woods could explode as a three-technique. Disruptor under Demeco Ryan's, who knows how to unlock Raw's Hallon. It's all about depth and that boom potential turning the D into a nightmare for offenses.
1:01Deeper in, pick 106 brings Alabama linebacker, Deontay Lawson for special team's death behind Henry Toeau Toeau, rounding out a smart hall. The Texans hold 8 picks in the 2026 draft, Seffa Pittsburgh, April 23-25. This blueprint has Houston stacking talent around Stroud, positioning them as that sneaky powerhouse ready to run the AFC South.
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