NFL draft guru Todd McShay gives Texans ASU OT Max Iheanachor in mock

What will the Houston Texans do when on the board at pick No. 28? As analysts continue to send out their final mock drafts ahead of next Thursday's draft, it's becoming clear what direction each team is headed with its first-round pick.

For Houston, the argument has come between either shoring up the interior pass rush at defensive tackle or bolstering the trenches by going after another offensive lineman. In the newest mock draft by The Ringer’s Todd McShay , Houston follows the latter approach. While adding in Braden Smith and Wyatt Teller was smart, there needs to be more stability long-term on either side of the offensive line.

Yes, guard is important, but so is the strength of the right tackle spot. Given that Smith, who signed a two-year deal, has dealt with injuries that sidelined him in the past and limited on the field, McShay has the Texans pivoting over from guard to tackle, netting Arizona State 's Max Iheanachor as the future heir to Smith on the right side of the line. "The Texans already have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL—now the focus is getting C.

J. Stroud back to his rookie form," McShay wrote . "The best way to do that is by ensuring the protection and run game remain strong.