2017 NFL Mock Draft: NFL Conference Championship Edition

Brock Osweiler isn’t the answer at quarterback for the Houston Texans. Unfortunately, they’ve invested so much money into the QB that they probably have no choice but to at least give him another shot in 2017, even if he doesn’t wind up winning the starting job.

Houston will likely take a quarterback in this draft, but I don’t think they should reach for one in the first round and then try to force him into a starting role. Instead, they should continue to work on building out their offensive line and finding a long-term option at right tackle.

This year’s class of offensive tackles is pretty questionable, but Alabama’s Cam Robinson looks like a future NFL right tackle. He’s an imposing offensive lineman coming in at 6-foot-6 and 327 pounds, and he uses that size to maul defenders.

Robinson is a great run blocker who does a great job of opening up rushing lanes and occasionally getting to the second level. He’s a decent blocker in pass protection, but Robinson’s biggest problem is when he goes against speed rushers, which will be up against him more frequently at the next level.

Houston’s offensive line dealt with plenty of injuries, and having a guy like Robinson on the right side of the line could help out quite a bit.