The Houston Texans needed help along the offensive line.
Mock drafts had the Texans going with former NC State guard-tackle Ikem Ekwonu as high as the No. 3 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL draft. However, the Texans went with former LSU cornerback Derek Stingley three picks into the draft.
Ekownu went No. 6 overall to the Carolina Panthers. Alabama tackle Evan Neal went the very next pick to the New York Giants. Mississippi State tackle Charles Cross went No. 9 overall to the Seattle Seahawks.