Texans bolster OL with Green at No. 15 overall
The Houston Texans selected Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 15 overall.
Green stood out during his college career with the Aggies due to his versatility. Though he's originally a guard, the 21-year-old also has experience as a tackle.
The Texans' offensive line struggled last season, allowing 44 sacks. Houston also averaged only 3.4 yards per rushing attempt, the lowest mark in the league.
Houston entered this year's draft with two first-round picks. The team selected cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. at No. 3 overall before trading the 13th overall choice to the Philadelphia Eagles, who sent the No. 15 pick to the Texans as part of the deal.
Scouting profile: Kenyon Green
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | 6'4 | 323 | 5.24 |
Green's experience across the offensive line gives him some added value, and he may get a chance to play tackle at the next level. But his best work is done at guard, where he's not so much asked to play in space and can focus primarily on overpowering his opponent in a phone booth. Green's impressive power will help him make an immediate impact as a run-blocker and interior pass-protector. With some NFL coaching to tighten up technique and the benefit of presumably focusing on one position moving forward, his best play may still be ahead of him.