The Houston Texans have an offensive line problem. Franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud has consistently been under pressure. The Texans have allowed 35 sacks through 10 completed weeks. Only the Cleveland Browns (43) and Chicago Bears (38) have given up more sacks this season.
With two bookends in Laremy Tunsil and Tytus Howard, the majority of pressure has been forfeited up the middle. General manager Nick Caserio must continue revamping the guard and center positions despite using draft capital there in recent years. First-round guard Kenyon Green is officially a bust. Before going on IR, Green had been assigned blame for giving up a league-high 5.0 sacks among all guards.
Juice Scruggs is still developing. He was kicked out to guard to replace Green and 2023 sixth-rounder Jarrett Patterson is playing center. The situation is messy. We've identified three offensive linemen the Texans should target in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jonah Savaiinaea, IOL, Arizona
Jonah Savaiinaea has displayed terrific versatility throughout his tenure with Arizona. Showcasing a willingness to move around the offensive line as required, Savaiinaea has played both left and right tackle for the Wildcats this season. That was a new development after the physical blocker predominantly played guard during his first two campaigns with the program.
Savaiinaea projects as a guard at the next level, where his NFL-caliber mass would be better utilized. He’s a powerful phone booth blocker. The Texans are currently scheduled to own the No. 22 overall selection and it's safe to assume they'll land in the early-to-mid 20s. Savaiinaea is a potential first-round pick that would solve one of Houston's interior problems.
Wyatt Milum, IOL, West Virginia
Wyatt Milum is another college tackle that makes for a better NFL guard. Scouts have his arm length at under 33 inches, which is in the lower-percentile range for pro offensive tackles. The West Virginia product has outstanding feet and competes with enough power to anchor down versus bull rushers. Milum is also an outstanding run blocker who’s a legitimate force multiplier in the ground game.
Milum’s tape study routinely showcases fundamental strength and impressive movement skills. He's incredibly refined despite projecting a position change. Milum would be a day-one starter for the Texans at left guard, allowing Scruggs to move back to his more natural center position.
Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
With so many offensive linemen in the 2025 class facing potential position changes, it's almost borderline rare to study an offensive lineman who's already playing his most natural position. That could make Alabama guard Tyler Booker a hot commodity on draft weekend. Booker is a two-year starter at left guard after initially establishing himself as a future full-time starter in that role in 2022.
The No. 39 overall talent in our latest Draft Network 100 prospect rankings, Booker projects as a potential second or third-round selection in April. The Texans currently possess one pick apiece in rounds three through five. Caserio may draft multiple offensive linemen in this class. Targeting Booker with one of his mid-round selections would offer much-needed depth and competition to an alarming situation.
