Texans selected LSU OT Austin Deculus with the No. 205 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Deculus (6'5/321) was a four-year starter at right tackle for the storied LSU program. In fact, he appeared in the most games in school history, appearing 61 times and starting 46 games. A member of the undefeated LSU National Championship team, Deculus is known for his leadership and mentorship, and he’ll add maturity to any team he joins. Deculus obviously has experience, reliability and durability in spades, but there are some issues, most notably his athleticism, and he earned just a 62.6 PFF grade in 2021. He’s stiff, so speed rushers can blow by him, and he can’t explode into the point of attack to move people in the run game. He has good hands that will allow him to hold his own in pass protection, and he knows what he’s doing out there. If Deculus can leverage his experience (3,381 snaps) and size, he can make it in the NFL despite the lack of elite athleticism.