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The Houston Texans traded star offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders this offseason. Although the team did acquire various draft picks in both the 2025 and 2026 NFL drafts, the move did open up a need at the offensive line position for the Texans.
As a result, Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Josh Simmons has been linked to the Texas franchise.
However, the Texans also need help at other positions on both the offense and defense. Due to this, let's take a look at three reasons why the Texans should pass on Simmons in the 2025 NFL Draft:
3 reasons the Houston Texans should pass on Josh Simmons in the 2025 NFL Draft
#1) There are other elite OT options available in the 2025 NFL Draft
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Although Simmons had a phenomenal career at Ohio State, other elite offensive tackle options are available in this year's draft. Missouri's Armand Membou, Texas' Kelvin Banks Jr. and LSU's Will Campbell are projected ahead of Simmons, according to ESPN.
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NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah predicted the Texans would select Banks over Simmons in his 2025 NFL mock draft 3.0.
#2) Simmons has a significant injury history
Simmons suffered a torn patellar tendon during the 2024 season, something that resulted in surgery and a long time off the football field. Although he appears to be ready for the 2025 NFL season, some teams may have some added hesitation in selecting someone in the first round who is coming off a major injury, like the one Simmons suffered in the 2024 season.
#3) NFL draft unpredictability
Although offensive line would be the obvious choice for the Texans, the draft always has various surprises that favor more flashy offensive positions. The Texans have questions at WR because of the significant injury to Tank Dell in 2024. As a result, it is not out of the question for the Texans to add to their offensive receiving group to help their star QB, CJ Stroud.
Elite talents like Emeka Egbuka and Luther Burden III should be available when the Texans select in the first round and could cause the Texans to pass on selecting Simmons later this April.
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