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NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Quarterbacks rise post-combine, Redskins land pass catcher

By Jacob Camenker

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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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) /

. Offensive Tackle. Washington State. Andre Dillard. 23. player. 10

The Texans offensive line was one of the worst units in the league last year. It’s amazing that Deshaun Watson was able to stay on the field for most of the year, as he was pummelled repeatedly, taking a league-high 62 sacks.

Houston is rumored to be interested in adding Patriots left tackle Trent Brown. That would be a great start, as Brown is one of the best offensive tackles in the game. Still, the team will need to invest a draft pick in another tackle to help on the right side even if the sign Brown, so Andre Dillard would be a great pickup here.

I had Dillard mocked to the Texans in my last mock draft. At the time, here’s what I said about him.

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"Dillard was one of the better players at the Senior Bowl, and his one-on-one work against fellow Senior Bowl star Montez Sweat was noted. Dillard did a lot to improve his draft stock during the week and with a strong Combine, he could establish himself as one of the top tackles in this class. Standing at 6-foot-5, 310 pounds, Dillard is well built and has solid length and experience in the Washington State offense. He would certainly push Julie’n Davenport for the Texans’ starting job and at the very least, he would do a lot to provide better protection at some position on the Houston offensive line."

Since that time, Dillard put on a show at the combine. He showed great movement skills and feet and tested well also. He should go in the first round, and it’s possible that he could rise in the lead-up to the draft. He really has the makings of a strong starter at left tackle, so that will make him appealing to a lot of teams picking in the top-25.

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