Where do the Houston Texans look with their first two picks in the NFL Draft?
According to Draft Wire, the usual suspect takes control in Round 1 while a surprise becomes the focal point in Round 2.
In the latest mock from the all-draft website, Houston shores up the offensive line with the selection of West Virginia offensive tackle Wyatt Milum at pick No. 25. A nimble left tackle prospect, the three-year Mountaineer is an experienced, skilled run blocker with good play strength and powerful hands to displace in pass protection.
West Virginia OT Wyatt Milum feels like one of the safer lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft. Possesses tremendous frame (6060v, 314v), nice power, and a bad temperament.
Plays LT for WVU, but prefer Milum inside due to lack of length/hip tightness. + starting upside at guard. pic.twitter.com/KL8BoCZp0G
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) January 15, 2025
Milum also could shift inside at eight guard position, thus shoring up a major weakness on the offensive line for the long haul.
Draft Wire wasn’t done. In the second round, Houston secures a running mate for free safety Calen Bullock with the addition of Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts.
#ND S Xavier Watts is one of my favorite players in the class. He’s a highly instinctual player who showcases top-tier FB IQ + Play Recognition.
Over the past two seasons: 13 INTs, 14 PBUs, 0 TDs allowed, 1 penalty
The former WR/LB has become a legit ballhawk in the backend. pic.twitter.com/loYBlGINAj
— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) January 23, 2025
A two-time All-American and the 2023 recipient of the Bronko Nagurski award, Watts is a hard-hitting defender who plays fast as a result of his high football IQ. He’s a larger-framed Jimmie Ward with position flexibility to play in a two-high safety set or a rover-type role when asked to defend the run.
The Texans own six picks in the upcoming NFL Draft on April 26.
