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Houston Texans: Why the team decided not to reach for Jonah Williams

ByBrian K. Patterson|
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams, who could have been a possible target by the Houston Texans (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams, who could have been a possible target by the Houston Texans (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Houston Texans have their tackle in Tytus Howard but was Jonah Williams even considered? Here’s why the franchise didn’t make the reach. Take a look.

The HoustonTexanshave picked their seven guys from the NFL Draft and they’re all hard at work, trying to prove their worth, with some trying their earnest to secure a coveted roster spot. It’s absolutely safe to say that these guys will but their impact in 2019 will depend on their needs.

For the immense amount of help that’s needed on the offensive line and in the secondary, there’s no question that Tytus Howard,Max Scharpingas well as possiblyXavier CrawfordandKahale Warringwill be seeing some considerable time out on the field.

It’s hot, it’s heavy and the incessant sound of the crunching of helmets within the practice field on the west side of Kirby Drive from the stadium indicates that something special, a competition is going on for the no-holds-barred race to be one of 53 men listed on the official roster.

I love battles like these and we’ll have to pay attention to in terms of who’s winning out there in order to gauge how they will be used for this upcoming season.

The HoustonTexanshave their man with the selection of Howard with the 23rd pick of Round 1 of the NFL Draft but were they even consideringJonah Williamsat one point?

To my knowledge and with various reporting, Williams did not even work out for the HoustonTexansleading up to the draft and it’s likely because of one thing — not his likely higher draft position — so what is it?

Here’s an interesting tweet from the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport:

Some#Bengalsnews here. Makes sense, as Jonah Williams only wanted to play LT. With both him and Cordy Glenn in the lineup it should greatly improve their OL.https://t.co/onzP2NW30P

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)May 20, 2019

What a tidbit. If he was already making those demands to potential suitors, I’m positive that

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turned the HoustonTexansoff because you all know that when one comes to play for this team, you must be versatile.

One has to have that willingness to do more than one thing and that’s certainly somethingBill O’Brienand Brian Gaine would not co-sign to. So theTexansbring in Howard, a terrific young talent, who has played just about every offensive position you could think of through his career. Not only that but he’s willing to buy into what the coaching staff is selling and that’s being the future face of the offensive line.

For a guy to come out of a small — but extremely reputable — school like Alabama State, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime and that’s ultimately why Tytus is here and Jonah is not.

If theTexanstruly wanted Williams, they could’ve reached but they didn’t and I have absolutely no problems with that.

Let’s see what happens.

Williams was ultimately selected 11th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

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