23.Houston Texans
Titus Howard, OT, Alabama State |
Highlights
Why they picked him:After
Deshaun Watsontook 62 sacks last season, the Texans needed to find a way to protect their franchise quarterback. Houston expects
Seantrel Hendersonto start at right tackle, but did not have a viable candidate who can protect Watson on the left side. Howard brings talent and athleticism to a group who needed to improve this offseason after Watson had to play through injuries to his ribs and lungs last season.
Biggest question:Will Howard be ready to start right away, and do the Texans see him as a left tackle?
Howard started all 11 games at left tackle in 2017, but moved back to right tackle last season, earning first team All-SWAC honors. Howard will be expected to step up right away to protect Watson. Howard was a high school quarterback who significantly changed his body by gaining weight in college to become a first round pick for the Texans. --
Sarah Barshop
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http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26545631/2019-nfl-draft-pros-cons-every-first-round-pick
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OK this is the most troubling thing I've read about Howard to date.
Played LT his junior year but was moved to RT his senior/final year ? I don't like to hear those sort of things bout the guy we supposedly drafted to protect
our franchise QBs "blind-side".