Breaking news: The Texans sign a versatile offensive tackle from UCLA.
Josh Carlin, who was a versatile player at UCLA, appeals to the Texans.
Although they have already made changes to their offensive line, the Houston Texans are not finished yet.
In addition to searching for a long-term solution at left tackle in the 2018 NFL Draft, they ought to be searching for more depth. Josh Carlin from UCLA is a potential fit because he has a lot of experience and remarkable adaptability.
The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Carlin played in 53 games during his five years with the Bruins. He demonstrated his ability to play guard, center, and tackle by moving all over the line.
Although his NFL projection is as an interior lineman, his versatility would let him fill a variety of positions on game day. That’s precisely what Houston needs on the bench given their health problems.
Additionally, it explains their interest in Carlin prior to the draft.
Three clubs have expressed a lot of interest, Carlin revealed in an interview with Justin Melo of The Draft Network. He mentioned the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, and Texans.
@UCLAFootball OL Josh Carlin played in 53 T-G-C games during his career.
At @TropicalBowlUSA, I met with the Cowboys, Texans, and Colts.
“I was well-known to those three teams. They like my adaptability. On @TheDraftNetwork, @Carlin_Josh: https://t.co/zELlzSMSFd
— March 30, 2025, Justin M (@JustinM_NFL)
Being coached by Chip Kelly and Eric Bieniemy has also pleased NFL scouts, according to Carlin.
The Texans’ offensive line is very different as 2025 approaches.
So far this summer, Houston has bid farewell to Laremy Tunsil, Shaq Mason, Kenyon Green, and Kendrick Green. In addition to Trent Brown, Ed Ingram, Laken Tomlinson, and Cam Robinson, they will still bring in rivals.
Carlin may have a great chance of joining the roster and playing on game days if he were chosen because they have shown that no one who was on the squad in 2024 is safe.
