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Houston Texans full 2020 NFL mock draft

By Logan Jakubajtys

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)
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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PALO ALTO, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: Jacob Breeland #27 of the Oregon Ducks makes a touchdown reception defended by Kendall Williamson #21 of the Stanford Cardinal during a game between University of Oregon and Stanford Football at Stanford Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Bob Drebin/ISI Photos/Getty Images). /

Fifth Round

Scouting Report. TE. Oregon. player. 820. Pick Analysis. Jacob Breeland. 171

Once again, the Texans can find a way to help their star QB in the passing game. Darren Fells is atop the TE depth for Houston, but pairing him with a solid pass catcher could break the playbook wide open. While Breeland isn’t a top prospect, he should have sticking power in the NFL. He has average hands and speed, but he keeps defenders off-balance by varying his route speeds. Breeland has shown the ability to come down with 50-50 balls thrown his way, and can be productive after the catch.

Where Breeland fails the most as a tight end is in the run block situations. He may be able to develop those skills in the NFL, but for now he will likely be a player that is in the game on clear passing situations.

Sixth Round

The Texans do not currently possess a sixth-round pick.

Seventh Round

Pick Analysis. Jaron Bryant. Scouting Report. CB. Fresno State. 240. player. 897

The focus is on the Texans offense with Hopkins’ departure, but let’s not forget the collapse the defense had in their playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. That side of the ball will need some attention too. While seventh-round picks don’t always stick around on the roster, you always have to take a chance.

Fresno State’s Jaron Bryant may have the skills to make it. He is an opportunistic player that will go up and get the ball when he has the chance. Cornerback is not a huge need now for Houston, but may be in the future. If Bryant can find a way to make an impact on special teams he could find himself on the 53-man roster.

811. Pick Analysis. OT. Jon Runyan. Michigan. 248. player. Scouting Report

A legacy player heading into the league, Runyan is the son of former NFL Pro Bowl right tackle Jon Runyan Sr Runyan lacks the typical makeup and skills of an NFL offensive tackle, but he more than held his own in a competitive Big Ten Conference.

For Runyan to stick in the league, he may be better served to bump inside to guard, where some of his deficiencies can be covered up a bit.

Robert Landers. 250. 812. Pick Analysis. IDL. Ohio State. player. Scouting Report

While adding an edge player is key, the interior defensive line could use some competition as well. At Ohio State, Landers was productive for four consecutive seasons. He lacks some physical skills desired in the NFL, but given time to develop he could be a solid depth piece.

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