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Why the Houston Texans moved up to draft center Juice Scruggs

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With the offensive line—particularly the center position—being an area that needed major improvement, the Houston Texans have placed an emphasis on addressing the position group throughout the offseason.

One of the guys the team brought in that they hope will help solve their issues in the trenches is Juice Scruggs. The Texans paid a hefty price to make sure Scruggs ended up in Houston, giving up three picks in the 2023 NFL draft in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to move up three spots and select the former Penn State center 62nd overall.