The Houston Texans are in the middle of an important offseason where the focus has shifted to improving the roster around third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud. After securing two AFC South divi

In the first round of Draft Wire’s mock, Curt Popejoy has the Broncos picking West Virginia offensive lineman Wyatt Milum at No. 25. That’s unsurprising since Houston has been in the market for new interior offensive linemen this draft cycle.

Here's why the Houston Texans must consider this former Michigan defensive tackle in round one of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Texans Wire polled 39 mock drafts (including our own) to see which players are most commonly mocked with the No. 25 pick. There’s a scenario where Houston trades back to receive more compensation, but most mocks have Houston standing pat and adding either a receiver, offensive guard or defensive tackle.

The Houston Texans won the AFC South and made the Divisional Round for the second straight year in 2024, but the team didn’t feel as exciting as the year before. Quarterback C.J. Stroud wasn’t as effective in his second year and injuries limited the offense’s firepower.