2017 NFL Mock Draft: Three Full Rounds of Mayhem

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Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Sam Mustipher (53) and offensive lineman Quenton Nelson (56) and offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Houston Texans

OG. Notre Dame. Quenton Nelson . 25. player. 10. No doubt Bill O’Brien will be searching for the first opportunity he has to get away from Brock Osweiler at quarterback. Unfortunately his position late in the 1st round makes drafting a potential starter unlikely. So until Houston finds that replacement, they’re better off improving the offense however they can. The offensive line is never a bad area to start. It hasn’t exactly been a strength for the Texans in 2016. <p>Being the playoff team they are, it would be ideal if they could find somebody who could start and contribute right away. Quenton Nelson is just their sort of guy. Quietly he was the best lineman on the Notre Dame front. A mix of size, power, toughness and nasty who opened holes for his running backs and rarely allowed pressure on Deshone Kizer. His technique is sound and he doesn’t make many mistakes. Sounds like an O’Brien type of guy.</p>

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