2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting First Three Rounds before Scouting Combine

Houston’s offensive line has struggled with consistency and continuity the past few seasons, so adding more depth is never a bad idea. Utah’s Garett Bolles has been projected by some to be a first-round pick, so I’m assuming that the Texans would be thrilled if he slid to No. 57.

Bolles is a terrific athlete with excellent footwork that scouts will be impressed with. He’s still not the most technically sound lineman and could stand to add some weight to his 6-foot-4, 300-pound frame. However, the upside is there and he could be a nice piece to plug into the offensive line.

The Legion of Boom could use another member, especially someone who can confidently play on the opposite side of Richard Sherman. While I’m not as high on Alabama’s Marlon Humphrey as others, I can see the appeal.

Humphrey is a physical cornerback at the line of scrimmage and is a reliable tackler. His technique is still a little rough and he can get beat deep every now and then, but he has solid recovery speed and fluid hips. This is more of an upside pick, but Humphrey could learn a lot from guys like Sherman in Seattle.