2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.1: Shaking Up the First Round

RB. Ohio State. Ezekiel Elliott. 22. player. 10. <p>Arian Foster is one unfortunate injury after another, and while it’s disappointing to see a man with so much talent consistently be let down by his own body, the Texans need a premier running back.</p> <p>Ezekiel Elliott was the feature back during Ohio State’s National Championship run, and was crucial to the team earning a bid to the Fiesta Bowl in 2016.</p> <p>As a franchise, the Texans have some pieces in place, and even won a disappointing AFC South division in 2015.  With a running game headed by Elliot, the Texans can provide more of a threat to teams who were able to rely on their front pressure to stop the run while the secondary sat in coverage.</p> <p>Forcing linebackers to support the run will add a play-action ability the Texans desperately needed last season, and will benefit from for years.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Previously:  Robert Nkemdiche – DT – Ole Miss</strong></p>