Analyst Unveils Exciting 'Perfect Fit' for Texans in NFL Draft

An analyst has connected the Houston Texans to who he feels is a 'perfect fit' for them in the NFL Draft.

Matthew Schmidt | Apr 13, 2025

Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) celebrates with quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Texans are entering the NFL Draft with some very obvious needs, and after a rather questionable free-agent period, it would strongly behoove them to fill those holes.

While offensive line is the most glaring problem area for the Texans, they also need to add some weapons for C.J. Stroud given that Nico Collins is truly the only sure thing in their receiving corps heading into 2025.

Well, on that note, Marcus Mosher has identified who he feels is the "perfect fit" for Houston in the draft, singling out Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka.

"Nico Collins is one of the league’s top receivers, but there are plenty of questions with the rest of the wide receiver room," Mosher wrote. "Tank Dell will miss the entire 2025 season with a multi-ligament knee injury, and it’s not a given that he can make it back the following season. Christian Kirk is on a one-year deal, and he’s been unable to stay healthy during the last several seasons. That’s why Emeka Egbuka makes so much sense, as he is the ideal No. 2 receiver to pair with Collins for the foreseeable future."

Egbuka isn't the flashiest receiver in the world, but he is an outstanding route-runner and possesses very sure hands, something Stroud could absolutely use in an offense that suddenly looks rather skimpy going into next season.

The 22-year-old hauled in 81 receptions for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns this past year, helping lead Ohio State to a national championship.

The caveat here is that this is a very deep class for wide receivers, so the Texans may choose to take an offensive lineman on Day 1 and then address the receiver position later. Still, one cannot deny how tempting of an option Egbuka would be right off the bat.

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