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NFL Draft: Early Look at 32-Team Round 1 Mock for 2017

By Peter Panacy

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei (93) during the game at Spartan Stadium. The Utah Utes defeated the San Jose State Spartans with a score of 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei (93) during the game at Spartan Stadium. The Utah Utes defeated the San Jose State Spartans with a score of 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans. Lowell Lotulelei. 21. player. 10. . Defensive Tackle

The Houston Texans have an up-and-coming defense. And even with defensive tackle J.J. Watt out, this unit will still be one to watch moving forward.

The only area of concern has to be with 35-year-old nose tackle Vince Wilfork.

Replacing Wilfork shouldn’t be too much of a problem though, as the Texans are able to land Utah defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei, who plays with just as much prowess as his older brother, Star.

Lotulelei’s size may keep him from being an every-down player in sub packages. But the Texans have enough thump on the exterior to keep the Utah standout in situations built to his skill set.