2025 NFL Mock Draft: Texans Select Ohio State of Josh Smmons

THE Houston Texans Could win an Ohio player with his first-round choice in next month’s draft, but it may not be Emeka Egbuka.

Before the NFL free agency, Egbuka, which helped the Buckeyes Secure their first victory in the national title in more than a decade was the most popular choice for Texans at n ° 25 in NFL simulations projects, but after Houston exchanged the five -time Pro Bowl Tackle Laremy Tunsil Washington CommandersThe plans have changed.

Houston still needs help in the wide receiver, but he needs a long -term plan in the left tackle if he plans to keep CJ Stroud standing and out of danger for the long term. Unless the addition of a blocker blind from a starting caliber on a multi -year agreement, the left tackle will probably be a popular landing place for the prospects for a ball carrier in the round in the future projects.

In his last NFL Mock Draft for USA TODAYMichael Middlehurst-Schwartz makes Houston select Josh Simmons from Ohio State. It looks like a realistic choice, and it will probably be a popular prediction in future simulations

Simmons started more than 40 games during his university career in San Diego State and Ohio State. A right tackle of trade, he started the first five games for the Buckeyes on the left side in 2024 before a leg injury put him away for the rest of the 2024 season.

When active, Simmons proved that he was a physically imposing, loose and powerful racing blocker. He showed spectacular improvements as a pass protector, showing his ability to establish a significant first contact with sticky hands while pushing the rushers of the rear field.

While leaving an end -of -season injury, Simmons could be the best offensive line player on the table. He should become the new favorite of fans to go to Houston if the Texans remain at n ° 25.

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