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NFL Mock Draft: Week 16

By Brad Weiss

Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Gareon Conley. 25. player. 10. . CB. Ohio State

The Houston Texans spent $72 million to bring in Brock Osweiler to be their quarterback of the future this past offseason, but it appears that will only last 14 games. The team made the switch to Tom Savage during their victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars this past weekend, and Savage proceeded to lead them back from a 14-0 deficit. With the win, the Texans stay in first place in the AFC South, and Savage will now be the starter for the foreseeable future.

Despite losing J.J. Watt this season, the Texans defense has played very well. The front has been led by Jadeveon Clowney, and Brian Cushing has done a nice job as the leader of the linebacking corps. The secondary has also played better as of late, but that is an area that could use some depth when the team selects in the first round next April.

Jonathan Joseph is getting up there in age, and the team needs to make sure there is some talent to go along with Kareem Jackson and Kevin Johnson. Adding a player like Gareon Conley of Ohio State would not only give them a possible starter at the position, but at worst, a guy who can play in the nickel. Houston has a ton of talented players on their roster, and they should continue to be a playoff team.

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