In case you haven’t heard, Deshaun Watson was sacked 62 times in his sophomore season. If the Texans don’t want a second case of David Carr, they might want to invest in their offensive tackle position.

Though the Texans will likely not have the opportunity to draft Jonah Williams, there are some quality tackle options in the 2019 draft. Below are ten of said options.

Cody Ford – Oklahoma

Height: 6’4″

Weight: 330 lbs

Strengths:

fantastic balance and agility in pass protection

when he is anchored he is a hard man to move

quick to get out of his stance and transitions well to different areas

powerful as a pulling blocker, yet nimble enough to do so quickly

physically dominant, extremely powerful off the point of attack

quick feet show when kicking around the edge

stays patient while defending edge rushers with timed strikes

great athlete

great awareness when picking up stunts and blitzes

powerful hands; when he has them on a rusher its usually over

competitive; is considered to be a mauler

seals the edge well when run blocking

Weaknesses:

needs to improve the technical aspect of footwork

can be beaten by speed rushers due to sloppy feet

one-year starter

broke his fibula during sophomore year

subpar height

high pad-level out of stance

Round projection: 1st round

Greg Little – Ole Miss

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 325 lbs

Strengths:

has the prototypical NFL size, length, and athletisism for an elite LT

too big and powerful to be moved with power

power off of the point of attack

naturally quick and nimble feet shows while moving backward

fluid hips; can stop and turn on a dime

athletisism is effective while pass protecting for deep pass sets

heavy hands that can easily shift big defensive ends or tackles

strong frame

shows an ability to quickly reach the second level while run blocking

agile enough to mirror speed rushers

explosive out of stance

Weaknesses:

needs to be motivated

hand placement and timing is poor

footwork is sloppy despite having quick feet

high pad-level

lack of polish can hinder his natural power and strength

average at best while pull blocking

poor balance, this could be fixed with better footwork and stance

Round projection: 1st round

Yodny Cajuste – West Virginia

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 320 lbs

Strengths:

good, balanced stance in pass protection in either short or deep pass sets

fantastic length

developed hand technique; has a strong grip to boot

powerful at the point of attack

transitions from assignment to assignment quickly with good timing

hard to move when anchored with plenty of lower body power and strength

very competitive, almost to a fault

good functional athleticism

nimble enough to pull around the line

experienced left tackle

excellent at moving vertically to the second-level

Weaknesses:

limited flexibility

feet tend to slide against speed rushers

can get flat-footed easily

ACL tear in 2016

Round projection: 1st-2nd round

David Edwards – Wisconsin

Height: 6’7″

Weight: 320 lbs

Strengths:

height and length

former tight-end prospect; very athletic

quick, light feet; excellent lateral agility

powerful and fast in the run game, will open up holes in an angle blocking or zone scheme

excellent at moving through different levels with a chip or double-team blocks

loves to finish off blocks by taking defenders out of frame

quick feet show in pass protection as he can role with edge rushers in deep sets

explosive out of his stance

proper hand placement and often strikes with quick jabs

Weaknesses:

still learning how to play tackle

needs improvement in footwork specifically in pass protection

might need to add more weight to his frame

average play-strength

tall stance gives a high pad-level

Round projection: 1st-2nd round

Jawaan Taylor – Florida

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 340 lbs

Strengths:

ideal build for an RT

very aware of his surroundings; is always looking for stunts and delayed blitzes

heavy hands in pass protection

smooth mover across the line

balanced stance in pass protection in either deep or short sets

big frame that is generally hard to move with power

excellent hand placements and combative strikes

solid footwork

can combat speed and edge rushers due to loose hips and quick-moving feet

Weaknesses:

high pad-level

lacks explosiveness

lower body strength could be improved

takes short steps

hand power decreased while run blocking

doesn’t get to the second level easily

Round projection: 1st-2nd round

Bobby Evans – Oklahoma

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 300 lbs

Strengths:

a good athlete with the ability to change direction while mirroring defenders

explosive out of stance

smart player; handles different moves and blitzes well

very mobile; shows as a puller

flexible with fluid hips

active feet help reel around the pocket and get to the second level

seals the edge well and can slide protect

looks to finish his blocks

strong grip

ideal length

Weaknesses:

hand technique

needs to take better angles when attacking the second level

the initial release from stance is sloppy

needs to work on anchoring ability, tends to not drop hips while doing so

Round projection: 2nd-3rd round

Dalton Risner – Kansas State

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 310 lbs

Strengths:

strong anchor; good luck bull-rushing him

extremely strong

excellent hand technique

adept pull-blocker and often is tasked with taking away a teams biggest threat

plays every snap like it’s his last, is a mauler in every sense of the word

great timing and anticipation; a quick thinker

built frame

mirrors defenders well

sturdy and robust stance, this won’t need much work

excellent tape against top-notch talent

smart; starting center his freshman year

Weaknesses

will be a 24-year-old rookie

lacks length and weight

tight hips

footwork needs improvement

minimal tape against speed rushers

high pad-level due to high waist

shoulder surgery in 2017

Round projection: 2nd-3rd round

Andre Dillard – Washington State

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 310 lbs

Strengths:

clean footwork and rhythm in all pass sets

able to mirror pass-rushers hips well

competitive

quick feet and lateral movement

explosive to start out run sets

often takes good angles on rushing plays

built for a zone running scheme with great mobility and high IQ

slides laterally in pass protection well

quick to recover

strong lower body

low pad-level

Weaknesses:

hand technique needs work; strikes are effective but slow

lacks power at the point of attack

anchoring ability needs work

average length

hand power is average

Round projection: 3rd-5th round

Dennis Daley – South Carolina

Height: 6’6″

Weight: 315 lbs

Strengths:

excellent balance with a sturdy base

plays hard with burst and power off the snap

obliterates opponents when down blocking

often is showed recognizing different types of pressure

good size and athleticism combination

has flashes of shutting down speed rushers

powerful punch and grip that offsets rushers path

can find and exploit leverage points with his hands

explosive out of the short pass set

plays with a chip on his shoulder; originally was a JUCO prospect

Weaknesses:

inconsistent; did well against Clelin Ferrell but struggled against Josh Allen

footwork needs refinement

high pad-level at times

not a twitchy athlete

a little tape of angle-blocking

needs to play lower while run blocking

Round projection: 3rd-5th round

Isaiah Prince – Ohio State

Height: 6’6″

Weight: 310 lbs

Strengths:

athletic, can move around the line quickly

great length

dominant vertical run blocker that drives with his lower body strength

excels in long pass sets

quick feet shows in pass protection

strong grip with heavy hands

good job at creating leverage with his hands

Weaknesses:

stance is fundamentally flawed; puts too much weight on his toes

often phases himself out of plays

can be overwhelmed by different blitzes and stunts

high pad-level

lack of flexibility stems from technical flaws

doesn’t take advantage of his length

takes too long of strides in short pass sets

Round projection: 4th-6th round

-Avery Duncan