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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Dexter Lawrence continues to rise

By Rucker Haringey

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 2: Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers #90 celebrates a tackle against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 2: Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers #90 celebrates a tackle against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 09: Washington (72) Trey Adams (OL) huddles with his teammates before a college football game between the Washington Huskies and the Montana Grizzlies on September 9, 2017 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 09: Washington (72) Trey Adams (OL) huddles with his teammates before a college football game between the Washington Huskies and the Montana Grizzlies on September 9, 2017 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

player. 10. . Left Tackle. Washington. Trey Adams. 16

If the Texans don’t address the offensive line in a big way this offseason then Deshaun Watson may not survive another season. If Trey Adams is still on the board when their selection comes up, they’re going to give him a long look.

Adams could have been poised for a monster senior season, but back surgery shut him down for the year. That’s obviously going to have a negative impact on his draft status. However, if his medicals check out, there’s still a chance he could climb back into the top 10.

His junior tape is just that good. Adams might be the best combination of potential and polish in this year’s group of tackles. He doesn’t have the upside of Little, but he’s more accomplished as a technician. Similarly he doesn’t quite have the polish that Williams shows on film, but he’s a better athlete.

Add all that up and he’s a great prospect for Bill O’Brien to gamble on. The Texans tried to pay Nate Solder big money last offseason but they came up empty. Spending a high pick on Adams could help Houston solidify their offensive line for years to come. It’s not a low-risk selection, but it’s worth the gamble at No. 16.

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