New Texans Mock Draft Expert Roundup for 1st-Round Pick

The Houston Texans have started to establish themselves as one of the better drafting teams in the league.

Their stellar defense is mostly built on homegrown talent. Although the offense is inconsistent, it possesses several exciting young players.

Houston aims to continue growing its impressive young group.

Ahead of the first round of the draft on April 23, here's a look at what experts are projecting the Texans will do with the No. 28 pick:

Expert: B/R NFL Scouting Department (3/31)

Selection (No. 28): DT Peter Woods, Clemson

The Houston Texans defense is outstanding, and the team can continue to build on a strength with the addition of Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods.

He can provide a long-term answer along the interior, with Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter working off the edges.

"While the Texans re-signed Sheldon Rankins, the soon-to-be 32-year-old is only on a two-year deal," B/R scout Matt Holder said. "Also, Tommy Togiai is about to enter a contract year. Houston will likely be in the defensive tackle market sooner rather than later, and this pick is about maintaining the league's No. 1 defense.

"Woods' draft stock has taken a big hit over the last several months, but he's a good run defender who would be a great scheme fit as a 3-technique in DeMeco Ryans' defense."

Woods' addition gives the Texans a prospect with massive growth potential to become even better at the professional level than what he showed at Clemson.

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Expert: Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN (3/17)

Selection (No. 28): DT Christen Miller, Georgia

Expert: Field Yates, ESPN (3/24)

Selection (No. 28): DT Peter Woods, Clemson

Expert: Matt Miller, ESPN (3/30)

Selection (No. 28): OT Blake Miller, Clemson

Expert: Lance Zierlein, NFL.com (3/31)

Selection (No. 28): LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas

Expert: Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com (3/17)

Selection (No. 28): G Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

Expert: Dane Brugler, The Athletic (3/4)

Selection (No. 28): N/A due to projected trade with Arizona

Expert: Danny Kelly, The Ringer (3/4)

Selection (No. 28): OT Caleb Lomu, Utah

Summary

A contender with few glaring needs tends to add a player in the trenches. The idea of a top interior tackle prospect joining the Texans' ferocious defensive line has to be terrifying for the league. For all their defensive dominance, the offensive line remains a work in progress. It wouldn't be surprising to see Houston select an offensive tackle like Miller or Lomu.