The Houston Texans selected Northern Illinois offensive tackle Max Scharping with the 55th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Scharping is a massive man at six-foot-six and 327 pounds. He is a solid athlete who can move laterally pretty well. The strength in his frame is impressive, and he can overpower defenders very well and counter bull rushes with his anchor. His power in his initial punch is notable on tape.
His technique and hand placement need work, but he can be developed into a solid starter.
Houston needed an offensive line revamping, and with the selections of Scharping and first-round pick Tytus Howard, they are doing just that. Scharping can play at both tackle and guard and start at either spot.
