With the No. 3 overall selection in the 2022 SB Nation NFL Community Mock Draft, the Houston Texans select the talented safety out of Notre Dame, Kyle Hamilton. If the Texans do select Hamilton this year, he will be only the third safety taken in the top five of a draft in the 21st century.
Houston is in need of as many roster-solidifying moves as the team can get. With this pick, the Texans lean into the strategy of taking the best player available by landing what some consider to be this year’s top prospect.
There is speculation that a team might not be willing to invest in a “less impactful position” (safety) so highly in the draft, but Hamilton’s rare blend of size, skill, intangibles, and scheme versatility make him a valuable selection that the Texans can consider a foundational cornerstone piece for a team looking to rebuild.