Houston Texans full 2020 NFL Mock Draft

Houston Texans full 2020 NFL mock draft

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Eno Benjamin #3 of the Arizona State Sun Devils warms up prior to the start of an NCAA football game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on September 27, 2019 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Darrell Taylor #19 of the Tennessee Volunteers in action on defense during the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tennessee defeated Indiana 23-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Third Round

EDGE. Tennessee. 839. Scouting Report. Darrell Taylor. 90. player. Pick Analysis

With Jadaveon Clowney’s departure, the Texans pass rush undoubtedly suffered. In 2019 they ranked 26th in the league with just 31 sacks, as J.J. Watt appeared in just eight regular season games.

With his inability to stay on the field, edge player Darrell Taylor could be a solution to Houston’s problem in the future. He has the physical makeup that defensive coordinators dream about, with skills to match. The problem though is that he’s yet to unleash all of those skills. Taylor will require a little more development before he can be relied on as an every down player and pass rusher in the NFL.

Taylor currently lacks a go-to pass rush move, and that’s something he will need to find before earning his time on the field. He’s also not likely to be viewed as a defensive end at this point, and is more of a standup pass-rushing linebacker. The Watt era may be over soon (31 years old), so the Texans and O’Brien should take the risk here as Taylor has a high ceiling.

The former Tennessee Vols star may develop into the next big defensive star in the league.

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