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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after CFP Semifinals

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Michigan State defensive end Evan Jones (85) during the second quarter of their game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Michigan State defensive end Evan Jones (85) during the second quarter of their game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports /

25. player. 10. . OT. Wisconsin. Ryan Ramczyk

Houston doesn’t exactly have much of a prized possession to protect under center, but Brock Osweiler is worth so much money, the Texans may just want to invest in keeping him healthy as a potential trade option. The fans are growing restless in Houston because of that quarterback position, but it’s not enough to draft one in the first round.

It’s hard to believe the Texans made the playoffs with how bad Osweiler played and his benching in favor of Tom Savage a couple weeks ago. However, this team has one of the best defenses in football and that’s even without J.J. Watt.

Fixing that lethargic offense of their is clearly a priority. Houston needs to bolster its offensive line and Ryan Ramczyk of Wisconsin would do just that. He’s one of the more reliable offensive linemen in this draft. This is a year when offensive linemen aren’t exactly blowing up the first round, but Ramczyk could be one of just a couple taken early this year.

The Texans’ run game struggled later on in the season and Ramczyk is a great run blocker and also protects the quarterback at a high level. He rarely gives up pressure in the pocket and has great technique, but he’d be a slight risk in the first round. It is a need for Houston, though.

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