Texans expected to select versatile linebacker in CBS Sports’ 2025 NFL Mock Draft

The Houston Texans especially showed depth in last April’s NFL Draft and a lot of that has to do with what they were able to do in free agency and on the trade market. The Texans are banking on their immediate future, but they’ve also made sure to emphasize the longevity of the roster.

The Texans didn’t have a first-round pick in 2024, but they’re expected to do so in 2025 unless they end up trading him. According to CBS Sports’ 2025 Draft, the Texans will likely have a similar season to the one they had last year, as Houston will take versatile University of Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. with the 26th overall pick. General classification.

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Mondon Jr. was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school before signing with the Bulldogs. At 6’3″, 225 Mondon Jr. moves extremely well and is super athletic as you see him be able to quickly move from sideline to sideline. He has a natural feel for the game with good length and a good frame. His stats won’t blow you away, but he has the chance to improve before his senior year.

The Texans have a few guys they like at linebacker, but bringing in a player like Mondon Jr. will make it worth moving guys around to see who would be a better fit.

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