The mock draft simulator has Houston securing a steal in Round 5. With 1,013 yards and six touchdowns this season, Noel’s explosive traits make him tough to defend. He could end up being a top-100 pick by the end of the draft cycle, but he’s locked in Houston while competing for reps in the slot with John Metchie III

Alexander boosted his draft stock after his performance in the Senior Bowl, as he was the top DL on National squad in vote from OL group at Practice Player-of-the-Week. At 6-foo-3, 305 lbs, Alexander is a disrupter in both the pass and run game, which makes him a perfect interior threat for the Texans' young defense.

Houston Texans select Chop Robinson at No. 23

Senior Bowl week has come and gone and it featured a host of excellent interior offensive linemen. North Dakota State do-it-all lineman Grey Zabel stole the headlines but teammate and former Hurricane

If Zabel manages to fall in the lap of the Texans in the first two rounds, he would be an outstanding fit in the trenches. The former Bison has experience playing everywhere on the offensive line, which is perfect for Houston depending on where the organization wants to position Tytus Howard in 2025.