Feb 24, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (13) throws a pass during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

According to HoustonTexans.com, it’s “not outside the realm of possibility” the team uses its first- or second-round pick on a quarterback. Matt Schaub has been a quality QB for Houston, but has been unable to lead them past the divisional round of the playoffs. He’s been injury prone too, missing five or more games in three of his six seasons in Houston. With a supporting cast of Andre Johnson, Owen Daniel, and Arian Foster, he should be able to post better numbers than 22 touchdowns and 12 INTs like last year.

Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported this week that the Oakland Raiders are showing significant interest in Smith, and draft him with the #3-overall pick. With no second-round pick, the Raiders won’t be getting a QB capable of being an immediate starter unless they grab one with their first-rounder, but Smith at #3 could be a massive reach, which the Raiders are no strangers to.

The 2013 NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis and Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel is regarded as one of, if not the best prospect in the 2013 NFL Draft. 

As of now, the o-line prospects are running through drills. Joeckel and the rest of the offensive lineman are up today and we just got to see him run his first forty:

Here’s his scouting report via NFL Mocks

Big, long, athletic offensive lineman who could potentially be the best player in the country at the left tackle position. After being recruited by some of the best colleges in the country, Joeckel chose Texas A&M where he won the starting job as a freshman and has started every game since. He is a force at the left tackle position who has great feet and is able to handle anything that comes his way on opposing defensive lines. Named to the All Big 12 freshman team and first team All-Big 12 in his first two seasons as an Aggie, and picking up where he left off as a sophomore. If he chooses to enter the 2013 NFL Draft, he could be the first offensive lineman taken. Despite his length, doesn’t play too high and does a good job bending his knees and using his long arms to supplement his form. There is certainly plenty for him to work on, as he’s an unfinished product, but Joeckel is an early candidate to be the first OT off the board in April if he declares.

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