2019 NFL Mock Draft: Nick Bosa falls to No. 2, Kyler Murray in top 10

By Randy Gurzi | Jan 29, 2019

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to pass in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide 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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MADISON, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 03: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates with David Edwards #79 after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium on November 03, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

23. Houston Texans: David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin

Second-year quarterback DeShaun Watson may have to a few weeks to look like himself again after a torn ACL ended his rookie season, but he had quite the year for the Houston Texans nevertheless. While erasing a 0-3 start and winning the AFC South, Watson finished 11th in the NFL with 4,165 yards. He was 12th in touchdowns with 26 but added another nine on the ground.

Watson was also very careful with the football as he had just nine interceptions on the season. As good as all that was, there was one stat he finished even higher on — times sacked. Watson was taken down a league-leading 62 times last season. That’s not only going to hurt their offense, but it could shorten his career if the Texans don’t figure out how to limit the hits on their star player.

While Watson is a mobile quarterback who often gets himself hit trying to extend plays, the truth is he doesn’t shoulder all the blame for that number. Houston’s offensive line was beyond bad for them in 2018 and needs to add some more talent to get better. Here, they address the issue with Wisconsin’s David Edwards.

The badgers turn out one solid blocker after another and Edwards looks to be their next big star. His presence will allow Watson more time in the pocket and keeping him clean will only make this team even more dangerous.

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