Texans Trade Up, Draft Trenches in Mock Draft

0:00For the NFL, it's March 4th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Houston Texans General Manager Nick Casario has a habit of trading out of the first round on draft night. And his latest two-round mile draft, Analyst Dane Brugler, predicts the Texans will do it again from pick number 28. They would swap that spot with the Arizona Carnals for the number 34 pick and a 2027 third round choice, giving Houston. A total selection's heading into day two. This move echoes last year's deal with the Giants, who grabbed a quarterback after trading up. Now with two early second round picks, the Texans focus on beefing up their lines on both sides of the ball. Casario's strategy fits the team's needs, especially after losing tackle, Titus Howard. Fans and analysts see this as smart value hunting, landing high upside players a bit later, without missing out on talent. In number 34, Brugler has been taking Clemson Wright's tackle Blake Miller, a strong run-blocker

1:00who could compete for a starting spot right, away. They might pair him with veteran Trent Brown's short-term while he develops. Later picks include Ohio State defensive tackle, Katie McDonald, at number 38, an Iowa guard, Jennings Dunker, to round out the interior line. Overall, this mock bolsters Houston's trenches for a run-heavy attack, led by David Montgomery. This episode is supported by our sponsor. When you want calm to not reach for your phone, lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.