Don’t look now, but the Houston Texans are on pace for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
Part of the reason why Houston is set to pick first overall for the fourth time in franchise history is because of quarterback play. The Davis Mills experiment was shelved after a 1-8-1 record, and the Kyle Allen replacement has rendered an 0-1 result with six games to go.
With two first-round picks as well, it is safe to say Houston will be going after a quarterback with one of those selections.
Historically, first-round quarterbacks fail because of one of three things: immaturity, inaccuracy, and imprudence.
It is hard to imagine Alabama quarterback Bryce Young struggling with any of these in the NFL. If the Texans decide to go with Young, they would be working with an extremely high-floor prospect.