The mock draft simulator has Houston securing a steal in Round 5. With 1,013 yards and six touchdowns this season, Noel’s explosive traits make him tough to defend. He could end up being a top-100 pick by the end of the draft cycle, but he’s locked in Houston while competing for reps in the slot with John Metchie III

Alexander boosted his draft stock after his performance in the Senior Bowl, as he was the top DL on National squad in vote from OL group at Practice Player-of-the-Week. At 6-foo-3, 305 lbs, Alexander is a disrupter in both the pass and run game, which makes him a perfect interior threat for the Texans' young defense.

The first Houston Texans Mock Draft Roundup of 2025 has the experts singling out an SEC offensive lineman as the choice at 25th overall in the NFL Draft.

Death, taxes and trench depth seem to be the top needs for the Houston Texans this upcoming draft season after another underwhelming finish to the 2024 season. Is that the plan when on the clock in the first two rounds of April's NFL draft?

If Zabel manages to fall in the lap of the Texans in the first two rounds, he would be an outstanding fit in the trenches. The former Bison has experience playing everywhere on the offensive line, which is perfect for Houston depending on where the organization wants to position Tytus Howard in 2025.

Houston Texans select Chop Robinson at No. 23

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