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2017 NFL Draft: Houston Texans: 7-round mock

By John Buhler

Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Third Round

89

Desmond King

Safety, Iowa Hawkeyes

One player that at one point had first-round talent has fallen ridiculously in the last year. Iowa Hawkeyes cornerback Desmond King won the Jim Thorpe Award for the 2015 Hawkeyes, a team that was undefeated heading into the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State.

King was tabbed as a can’t-miss prospect, but has been shamelessly marginalized by the draft process. Scouts don’t like his size and wonder what secondary position he’ll play at the next level: corner or safety?

Well, that shouldn’t matter for a stout defensive football team like Houston. Getting a pure talent and tremendous on-field tactician at King with the No. 89 pick in the third round would be an absolute steal for the Texans.

King probably projects mostly as a free safety at the next level, but could be a great nickel back or dominant as the fourth corner in the dime. His footwork is stupendous. If he plays with a great deal of fight, maybe he can play out on an island or in press man? Regardless, this guy is going to be good and Houston has the culture to get the most out of him.

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