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2025 Mock Drafts

steelbtexan said:
If a team like the Pats could trade 2-33 plus more for Tunsil they would do a trade in a heartbeat.
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steelbtexan said:
If a team like the Pats could trade 2-33 plus more for Tunsil they would do a trade in a heartbeat.
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Rams need a LT and they’re sitting in a sweet spot in RD1 at 23. They also have enough cap space at 57.7M to possibly take on Tunsil’s contract.

As a potential pot sweetener, Rams could be looking to cut Cooper Kupp after June 1st to bump their cap. If the Rams were truly interested in cutting Kupp, maybe the Texans offer Metchie and their RD7 along with Tunsil for the Rams RD1-23 and Kupp.
 
I have a higher respect for Tunsil’s rating of 95 avg for 2024. He is 30 and has several more good years and can be a difference maker for a team that is in need of a high graded OT. I haven’t looked at possible trade partners so i can’t comment on what to expect to get for him. I think we can get a 1st but it may be in 2026 We are going to need a strong fast OT is Tenn. drafts Abdul Carter. Can Tunsil be our best bet fot 2026 aganst Carter?
 
OptimisticTexan said:
I’d be very curious as to what some pundits would peg Laremy Tunsil’s trade value at.

I only found one that had it at a RD1-13, but included that based on his last 60 days….the value could be more like a RD3 pick.

Like a lefty pitcher, the value will always be there, even if he’s a one trick pony. So I’m not sold on a RD3 assessment, regardless as to how I view him.

If the Texans were to get an offer that was a mid RD1 offer, I suspect that the offer would not include additional picks or a player. His contract makes it tough b/c he’s not a complete LT for that type of money.
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In a comparison of PLAYER vs PLAYER (not including draft picks or players coming in a trade), Laremy Tunsil is better than any left tackles in the draft. I think he is even with LAR Alaric Jackson as you have to include age, $ in cap going forward and what you get for moving Tunsil (picks, players and cap space).

Tunsil is better than 1.10 Kelvin Banks for example. I would not do that trade. SteelBTexan continues to focus on that rather than my entire suggestion in moving Tunsil.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
Rams need a LT and they’re sitting in a sweet spot in RD1 at 23. They also have enough cap space at 57.7M to possibly take on Tunsil’s contract.

As a potential pot sweetener, Rams could be looking to cut Cooper Kupp after June 1st to bump their cap. If the Rams were truly interested in cutting Kupp, maybe the Texans offer Metchie and their RD7 along with Tunsil for the Rams RD1-23 and Kupp.
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Kupp turns 32 this June and Rams would eat dead $17.260 million. Texans would pay his base for two years @$12.5 plus a roster bonus of $7.5 this year so cap of $20 m and ~ $15 m in 2026. He has not had a 1,000 yards since 2021.

Tunsil is worth much more.
 
badboy said:
Kupp turns 32 this June and Rams would eat dead $17.260 million. Texans would pay his base for two years @$12.5 plus a roster bonus of $7.5 this year so cap of $20 m and ~ $15 m in 2026. He has not had a 1,000 yards since 2021.

Tunsil is worth much more.
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It’s not a Tunsil for Kupp trade, I’m looking at the Rams RD1-23 pick. Kupp could be a 2025 post June 1st cut, but the Texans could off-load Metchie and grab Kupp as a replacement before he hits the open market. Kupp hasn’t had a 1K season, but that doesn’t make him any less dangerous as a possession receiver for the Texans. Kupp would be an upgrade over both Hutchinson and Metchie. Dell being lost for the season doesn’t help and no solid info on Diggs situation, health wise, for next season. If the Texans drafted a true WR2 and had Kupp in the Slot….might not be a bad move. He’d certainly give CJ a reliable receiver hands wise.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
It’s not a Tunsil for Kupp trade, I’m looking at the Rams RD1-23 pick. Kupp could be a 2025 post June 1st cut, but the Texans could off-load Metchie and grab Kupp as a replacement before he hits the open market. Kupp hasn’t had a 1K season, but that doesn’t make him any less dangerous as a possession receiver for the Texans. Kupp would be an upgrade over both Hutchinson and Metchie. Dell being lost for the season doesn’t help and no solid info on Diggs situation, health wise, for next season. If the Texans drafted a true WR2 and had Kupp in the Slot….might not be a bad move. He’d certainly give CJ a reliable receiver hands wise.
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I would not trade Tunsil for 1.23 plus Kupp.
 
Brevin Jordan can’t stay healthy. Im not saying dump him…but I am saying we need to consider any games he plays as lucky, and it’s just a matter of time.

We need a good young two-way TE out of this draft.
 
beerlover said:
Whatever Texan collaborators believe is in the best interest of organization. Personally believe DL will have highest draft grade available. Should the choose to trade down, pick up much needed draft capital, WR/TE/OL would all be on table.
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I believe that trading down from 25 will be the move that Nick makes, but where he goes from there is anyone's guess. I would like to see a trade with Chicago bringing pics 39 and 41 to us in some sort of a trade and also I would like to get 2.3 and 3.67 from Cleveland. Vets for picks and/or using 2026 picks.
 
steelbtexan said:
They need to add a TE that can block or some of these plays that worked for the Rams won't work for the Texans.
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In all seriousness, I think TE- Gunnar Helm (Texas / 6-5 @ 250 lbs) / 60 REC for 786 YDS and 7 TD) will probably be in a sweet spot for the Texans to draft. He does everything a TE needs to do and might have enough speed (Projected 4.7-40) to work the seams. Wouldn’t hurt if he could add some facial hair….guy looks like a big 15 year old.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
In all seriousness, I think TE- Gunnar Helm (Texas / 6-5 @ 250 lbs) / 60 REC for 786 YDS and 7 TD) will probably be in a sweet spot for the Texans to draft. He does everything a TE needs to do and might have enough speed (Projected 4.7-40) to work the seams. Wouldn’t hurt if he could add some facial hair….guy looks like a big 15 year old.
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He's barely an avg blocker.

This coming from a Longhorn fan.
 
PFF 7 round Mock as of today
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25) Houston Texans
Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
Profiling well at both tackle and guard, Jonah Savaiinaea is a savvy choice for the Texans in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft. He still needs to become more consistent with his timing, but his unique high-energy athleticism — at his size — grants him tantalizing potential.

58) Houston Texans
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
The Texans might seek a pass-game complement to Joe Mixon with new schematic oversight. TreVeyon Henderson can be a catalyst in that role.

89) Houston Texans
Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
With Stefon Diggs’ future uncertain, the Texans can add some of the same stop-and-start ability and vertical upside with Ricky White.

127) Houston Texans
Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee

167) Houston Texans
Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon

243) Houston Texans
Xavier Truss, OL, Georgia
 
badboy said:
It's never too early. I would be very okay with your draft especially Bowman round 5. Of course, I do not expect Warren to be there at 25. What do you think of Harold Fannin?
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There's almost no chance Warren lasts to 25, but he was available in the mock. Fannin is a weapon. Catches smoothly with his hands, good vision after the catch, and hard to bring down. I don't know what he's like as a blocker, but he can't possibly be worse than Schultz.
 
BullRushTX said:
There's almost no chance Warren lasts to 25, but he was available in the mock. Fannin is a weapon. Catches smoothly with his hands, good vision after the catch, and hard to bring down. I don't know what he's like as a blocker, but he can't possibly be worse than Schultz.
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Fannin is not a blocker either but few tight ends who can catch are. I see him as a wide receiver that can move down the line and also play a high slot if needed. I see him as a definite High Target weapon for CJ Stroud.
 
My first mock below. I never do trades in mocks. Too many variables. I’d rather stick to the known. I’d love to see Nick find a way to pick up another pick or two. Six is a bit slim. I wanted to find a corner…just couldn’t in the spots I had. Not going to add much commentary this early. Just tried to find guys that addressed key needs with players I think might be a good fit. FA may change some priorities, but here is my first shot at making this team better.

1.25 - Kenneth Grant DT Michigan
1.58 Tate Rutledge G Georgia
3.89 Elijah Arroyo TE Miami
4.127 Tai Felton WR Maryland
5.167 Corey Kiner RB Cincinnati
7.243 Donovan McMillon S Pitt
 
Porky said:
My first mock below. I never do trades in mocks. Too many variables. I’d rather stick to the known. I’d love to see Nick find a way to pick up another pick or two. Six is a bit slim. I wanted to find a corner…just couldn’t in the spots I had. Not going to add much commentary this early. Just tried to find guys that addressed key needs with players I think might be a good fit. FA may change some priorities, but here is my first shot at making this team better.

1.25 - Kenneth Grant DT Michigan
1.58 Tate Rutledge G Georgia
3.89 Elijah Arroyo TE Miami
4.127 Tai Felton WR Maryland
5.167 Corey Kiner RB Cincinnati
7.243 Donovan McMillon S Pitt
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You're expecting Hutchinson and Metchie to be starters?
 
Im meh on Egbuka. I like him…but to me his upside is somewhat capped. I’d like him if he fell to the 2nd round. I will trust Nick and company if they choose him and I do like the pairing with CJ. Just a little high for me. Im looking at DT which has a high hit rate in that area…and Meco never ever has enough quality D-lineman.
 
Porky said:
Im meh on Egbuka. I like him…but to me his upside is somewhat capped. I’d like him if he fell to the 2nd round. I will trust Nick and company if they choose him and I do like the pairing with CJ. Just a little high for me. Im looking at DT which has a high hit rate in that area…and Meco never ever has enough quality D-lineman.
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Until they can add talent to the OL it wont matter what else they do in FA, draft.
 
ghostlight said:
i disagree wth him as Josh Conerly and Josh Simmons were still there at #25— I watched the Eagles OL blow up KC and their DL destroyed KC’s Ol so for us to move forward we must build a top 5 OL, in my opion.
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Never gonna happen when your best player and leader is your least hardest worker. This line can get to average...maybe even a bit above with good coaching, but until Tunsil is gone and we add a true dawg at LT that works harder than anyone else and is a true leader...it's not going to be anywhere close to Philly. IMHO.
 
Porky said:
Never gonna happen when your best player and leader is your least hardest worker. This line can get to average...maybe even a bit above with good coaching, but until Tunsil is gone and we add a true dawg at LT that works harder than anyone else and is a true leader...it's not going to be anywhere close to Philly. IMHO.
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Agreed however our line needs more help than just a #25 and has been mentioned. The FA market shoul help get us a notch up and maybe we can deal Tunsil for a 1st in 2026.
 
Porky said:
Im meh on Egbuka. I like him…but to me his upside is somewhat capped. I’d like him if he fell to the 2nd round. I will trust Nick and company if they choose him and I do like the pairing with CJ. Just a little high for me. Im looking at DT which has a high hit rate in that area…and Meco never ever has enough quality D-lineman.
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steelbtexan said:
Until they can add talent to the OL it wont matter what else they do in FA, draft.
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I posted this video of Egbuka from the 2022 season with Stroud at QB. Emeke is certainly a late 1st round talent, even if he can't take the top off the defense. And would fill a need. But as @steelbtexan suggests, the O-line has to garner the most attention in order for the Texans to get to the next level.
Lucky said:
Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka 2022 highlights (with CJ Stroud at QB)


While Egbuka had a good senior year in Columbus (81-1011-10), clearly his soph season with CJ was his best. Emeka is an all around WR capable of pressuring defenses on short passes or deep crossers. Good hands, good run after catch ability, runs all of the routes, and is willing and able to go over the middle. Probably the highest floor of any WR in the 2025 draft class.
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I want a field stretcher…someone that can challenge all 100 yards of grass. I think he will be a solid, but not sensational pro.

For me, he is a minor reach at 25. I wouldn’t be upset, but not jumping up and down until he out performs what I think his ceiling might be. He is no Brian Thomas. I]that’s a guy I thought had huge upside. This guy? Meh.

Nico 4th round
Tank 3rd
Diggs 5th

The list of very good to mid-round stud WR’s is very long.
 
I think the Texans may find themselves in a position of extending WR, Stefon Diggs in order to free up about 7M dollars in cap space. It may require a 2 year 25M dollar deal with 11.3M guaranteed to make this happen. If they can’t make this happen by February 17th…..then a 16.4M cap hit is on the books. The Texans really can’t afford a potential 16.4M cap hit this season. Cut Howard and Mason, resign Diggs and the Texans could find themselves roughly 33M+ in new cap money.

Texans players really want to see Diggs back with the team, so maybe they get this knocked out and Diggs will be back with the offense. Caserio would still need to find a top receiver to fill the WR2 roll.
 
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Diggs in the key to the whole offseason. I think the Texans still need to go WR, to get some depth and fill in while Tank recovers.

I may be mistaken, but I never see a G/C as being worth a first round pick. Maybe if they are the next Larry Allen, but this draft doesn't seem to have one of those.
 
KoolAid Sipper said:
PFF 7 round Mock as of today
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7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Suprise at First Overall, Ashton Jeanty Joins Tom Brady, Shedeur Sanders Replaces Deshaun Watson | PFSN

The NFL Draft season is fully underway. With the first round getting closer and closer, let's take a look at PFSN's latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
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25) Houston Texans
Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
Profiling well at both tackle and guard, Jonah Savaiinaea is a savvy choice for the Texans in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft. He still needs to become more consistent with his timing, but his unique high-energy athleticism — at his size — grants him tantalizing potential.

58) Houston Texans
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
The Texans might seek a pass-game complement to Joe Mixon with new schematic oversight. TreVeyon Henderson can be a catalyst in that role.

89) Houston Texans
Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
With Stefon Diggs’ future uncertain, the Texans can add some of the same stop-and-start ability and vertical upside with Ricky White.

127) Houston Texans
Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee

167) Houston Texans
Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon

243) Houston Texans
Xavier Truss, OL, Georgia
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Would throw up if Texans selected Savaiinaea #25 overall. Don’t even think he’s a second rounder, reminds me of Tytus Howard, slow footed processor.

Henderson on the other hand with #58 would be solid, well built, complete package, inside outside, great blocker and pass pro, oh yeah pass catcher too.

Ricky White 4th/5th.

Lott would be solid #127 rotational DT.

Bassa will be gone much earlier it’s as if this guys whole board is flipped around? Love player, especially w/DeMeco, late 2nd early 3rd.
 
The1ApplePie said:
Diggs in the key to the whole offseason. I think the Texans still need to go WR, to get some depth and fill in while Tank recovers.

I may be mistaken, but I never see a G/C as being worth a first round pick. Maybe if they are the next Larry Allen, but this draft doesn't seem to have one of those.
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End of first, early 2nd is exactly where teams have been pulling franchise centers.
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Jackson Powers-Johnson​
Raiders​
Oregon​
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Joe Tippmann​
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Wisconsin​
2022​
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Tyler Linderbaum​
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Cam Jurgens​
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Landon Dickerson​
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Cesar Ruiz​
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Garrett Bradbury​
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North Carolina State​
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Frank Ragnow​
Lions​
Arkansas​

The “Guy” this year, 2025 is GRAY ZABEL, NDSU. 6’6” 305, played LT, LG, C, RG. Will add weight in NFL program and get up to that Eagles height weight ratio, but has moved not only into the first round, but earlier than #25 due to team needs picking ahead of Houston.
 
Porky said:
I want a field stretcher…someone that can challenge all 100 yards of grass. I think he will be a solid, but not sensational pro.

For me, he is a minor reach at 25. I wouldn’t be upset, but not jumping up and down until he out performs what I think his ceiling might be. He is no Brian Thomas. I]that’s a guy I thought had huge upside. This guy? Meh.

Nico 4th round
Tank 3rd
Diggs 5th

The list of very good to mid-round stud WR’s is very long.
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Draft Savion Williams and sign Tutu if you want field stretchers. Maybe Bond later in the draft, he's fast but doesnt have a clue when it comes to finding hole in zone defenses, or varying his speeds during routes. That can be thought though.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
I think the Texans may find themselves in a position of extending WR, Stefon Diggs in order to free up about 7M dollars in cap space. It may require a 2 year 25M dollar deal with 11.3M guaranteed to make this happen. If they can’t make this happen by February 17th…..then a 16.4M cap hit is on the books. The Texans really can’t afford a potential 16.4M cap hit this season. Cut Howard and Mason, resign Diggs and the Texans could find themselves roughly 33M+ in new cap money.

Texans players really want to see Diggs back with the team, so maybe they get this knocked out and Diggs will be back with the offense. Caserio would still need to find a top receiver to fill the WR2 roll.
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Yeah, this is what will probably happen.

Diggs contract was really bad.
 
beerlover said:
End of first, early 2nd is exactly where teams have been pulling franchise centers.
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2024​
1​
2​
12​
44​
Jackson Powers-Johnson​
Raiders​
Oregon​

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2023​
1​
2​
12​
43​
Joe Tippmann​
Jets​
Wisconsin​

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2022​
1​
1​
25​
25​
Tyler Linderbaum​
Ravens​
Iowa​
2022
2​
2​
19​
51​
Cam Jurgens​
Eagles​
Nebraska​

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2021​
1​
2​
5​
37​
Landon Dickerson​
Eagles​
Alabama​

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2020​
1​
1​
24​
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Cesar Ruiz​
Saints​
Michigan​

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2019​
1​
1​
18​
18​
Garrett Bradbury​
Vikings​
North Carolina State​

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2018​
1​
1​
20​
20​
Frank Ragnow​
Lions​
Arkansas​


The “Guy” this year, 2025 is GRAY ZABEL, NDSU. 6’6” 305, played LT, LG, C, RG. Will add weight in NFL program and get up to that Eagles height weight ratio, but has moved not only into the first round, but earlier than #25 due to team needs picking ahead of Houston.
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I certainly hope not.
 
Tried a Mock to see if Nick Emmanwori would be on the board. Gone on 4 straight attempts to GB and MINN, so like I mentioned….I’d trade back:



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I accepted 2 trade downs. Cleveland was the first and Washington second. This draft would be pretty exciting.

I’d see Grant, Reed, and Stutsman giving Ryans some young and much needed weapons for his defense. All 3 could be starters Day 1.

As for the OL, Ratledge, Nelson, and Williams would be some solid pieces for the OL. Ratledge would be my projected Day1 starter. Nelson and Williams would hit the depth chart or continue developing on the PS. Remember, Howard and Mason would be gone after June 1st.

Higgins could be a starter or easy rotation WR. I’d also look at trading for Cooper Kupp. I’d send WR- Hutchinson to the Rams provided they were covering a chunk of Kupps contract. Diggs would also be extended. Receiver room: Collins, Diggs, Kupp, Higgins, Metchie. I’d like to add Tennessee WR- Dont’e Thornton Jr as an UDFA if he goes undrafted.

RB- Sampson certainly provides a solid RB2 to Mixon. Pierce could still be in the picture.
 
NFL.com's Chad Reuter 3 round mock

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Houston Texans

Houston Texans

Jalon Walker

Jalon Walker
Georgia · LB · Junior
PROJECTED TRADE WITH MIAMI DOLPHINS

The Texans showed they are willing to make a big move for a special player when they traded up for Will Anderson Jr. two years ago. Walker can blitz, play the run at the second level and line up on the edge. Houston sends its first-, second- and third-round selections to Miami for this pick and a fourth-rounder.
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd round picks to move up for a 34 OLB? Don't see that happening.
 
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