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2019 NFL Draft: Houston Texans: 7-round mock

By Joe Romano

FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 09: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball as Malcom Brown #90 of the New England Patriots attempts to tackle him during the second half at Gillette Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 09: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball as Malcom Brown #90 of the New England Patriots attempts to tackle him during the second half at Gillette Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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WINSTON SALEM, NC – AUGUST 31: Defensive back Rock Ya-Sin #2 of the Presbyterian Blue Hose intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Steven Claude #88 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the football game at BB&T Field on August 31, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NC – AUGUST 31: Defensive back Rock Ya-Sin #2 of the Presbyterian Blue Hose intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Steven Claude #88 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the football game at BB&T Field on August 31, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

Round 2 – Pick 54

Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple

After the offensive line, Houston’s next big concern has to be the defensive secondary. Corner Kareem Jackson is a pending free agent. Main stays Johnathan Joseph and Kevin Johnson are potential cap casualties. The corner position needs to solidified with a high draft pick. Houston gave up the fifth most passing yards in the NFL, despite having an exceptional front seven. Even their safeties are solid, including stellar rookie Justin Reid.

Rock Ya-Sin of Temple would fit the bill for the type of player Houston could add to their secondary. Ya-Sin was a bit of a late bloomer at Temple. Despite that he came on strong for the Owls in his senior season with 12 pass break ups and two interceptions.

The long 6-foot-1 corner is the type of physical player that can disrupt receivers early off the line of scrimmage. His turn and run ability, despite his length, is solid and should not ding him throughout the draft process. Ya-Sin would be best in a man coverage role and to be able to step up and press players.

This pick could turn dividends in the future. Joseph is aging and corner is a position where the fall-off happens in a hurry. Former first round pick Johnson has struggled in his first few years in the league. Outside of that there is little depth. Ya-Sin entering and pushing those for playing time early on and taking over a starting role in year two would go a long way for this defense.

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