Trader Bill deals again
With this mock draft I went for the “Trader Bill” approach and made three trades moving back twice and up once. Raekwon Davis is an extremely rangy defensive tackle who, while rough around the edges, is a giant inside the line and has the frame and power to create exceptional leverage at times. A developmental prospect to sit behind Tim Jernigan, Davis could be the eventual replacement for D.J. Reader. Logan Stenberg could challenge for the right guard spot immediately, and otherwise will give them much needed depth behind Zach Fulton.
A.J. Dillon would be an excellent backup to the Johnson’s, who could take over the downhill running that Carlos Hyde fared so well with last season. Antonio Golden-Gandy is a steal in my opinion, who could challenge DeAndre Carter for the returner role immediately and for a backup receiver role down the line. Alohi Gilman and Lamar Jackson both provide depth in the defensive backfield along with good upsides, and Bryce Huff will give the Texans depth at outside linebacker. — Anthony Wood
2nd round (56th overall) — DT Raekwon Davis, Alabama
3rd round (92nd overall) — G Logan Stenberg, Kentucky
4th round (111th overall) — RB A.J. Dillon, Boston College
4th round (115th overall) — WR Antonio Golden-Gandy, Liberty
5th round (171st overall) — S Alohi Gilman, Notre Dame
7th round (240th overall) — CB Lamar Jackson, Nebraska
7th round (248th overall) — OLB Bryce Huff, Memphis
It is also worth noting that the wheeling and dealing cost the Texans’ their 2021 third-round pick, but picked up a 2021 sixth-round selection from the Miami Dolphins.