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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 14

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) in action during the game against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) in action during the game against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

10. . OT. Alabama. Cam Robinson. 25. player

It seems like every pick in the first round has been from Alabama. That’s the type of factory Nick Saban has built in Tuscaloosa and Cam Robinson is the next stud from the offensive line to come out of that school.

The Texans are surely going to make a few teams drafting below them a bit angry with this selection since the offensive line talent in this year’s draft isn’t as deep as it’s been in years past. Robinson also happens to be arguably the No. 1 offensive lineman in the entire class.

How can you not like this guy? Will he’s no Laremy Tunsil, who was thought to be a franchise tackle last year, Robinson has the gut and grit of a guy you want blocking for you. He’s 6-foot-6, 327 pounds and he isn’t afraid to lay the lumber on opposing defensive linemen.

One major knock against Robinson is that he’s an average pass blocker, at best, which means that Brock Osweiler’s help on the line might not come in the pass game right away. He will develop as a pass blocker, but that’s not his strength at the moment. Where he does shine is against the run, which would be great news for Lamar Miller.

Robinson will be a hot commodity at this point in the draft and the Texans would be foolish to pass on an instant upgrade in the trenches.

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