The Houston Texans built themselves into the class of the AFC South. General manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans have put together aggressive offseason plans to turn the franchise into a playoff contender.

In a new mock draft from CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli, the Texans go in a different direction than a wide receiver with their first overall pick. Instead, Houston elects to address the offensive line by selecting former Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons.

The Houston Texans won the AFC South and made the Divisional Round for the second straight year in 2024, but the team didn’t feel as exciting as the year before. Quarterback C.J. Stroud wasn’t as effective in his second year and injuries limited the offense’s firepower.