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Houston Texans 7-round mock draft: Protecting DeShaun Watson

By Dillon Appleman

BOISE, ID - SEPTEMBER 10: Offensive lineman Andre Dillard #60 of the Washington State Cougars battles defensive end Jabril Frazier #8 of the Boise State Broncos during second half action on September 10, 2016 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 31-28. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID - SEPTEMBER 10: Offensive lineman Andre Dillard #60 of the Washington State Cougars battles defensive end Jabril Frazier #8 of the Boise State Broncos during second half action on September 10, 2016 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 31-28. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 31: Trayveon Williams #5 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs for a 17-yard touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on December 31, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. Texas A&M won 52-13. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 31: Trayveon Williams #5 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs for a 17-yard touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on December 31, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. Texas A&M won 52-13. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 5 (161): Trayveon Williams, RB, Texas A&M

Lamar Miller is on the last year of his contract going into the 2019 season and while he’s been a solid starter for the Texans, they may look to get younger at the position going forward.

Third year running back D’onta Foreman showed promise in his rookie year but an Achilles injury has caused him to play in just one game since late November, 2017.

With the future uncertain and the team letting Alfred Blue walk in free agency, it would be wise for Houston to add a back in the middle rounds of the 2019 draft.

One name that should be in the mix is Trayveon Williams.

The team brought Williams in for a visit in early April, so the interest is certainly there. For good reason too, as Williams proved to be one of the most must-watch backs in all of college football in his 3 years at Texas A&M.

He finished his career at College Station with over 3,000 career rushing yards, averaged 6 yards per carry and had a whopping 34 touchdowns on the ground as well.

He’s also one of the best pass catchers among the backs in this class and would immediately fill the role of a 3rd down back, with hopes that he can be much more.

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