Russell Shepard To Workout for the Texans
#HoustonBound it’s been amazing Seattle … Excited about my Texans workout Saturday — Russell Shepard Jr.. (@LSUShep10) April 11, 2013 Russell Shepard from LSU, according to his twitter account, is scheduled to workout for the Houston Texans on Saturday. Shepard is a 6-1 195 lbs. wide receiver who played three positions for the Tigers, quarterback, running back and wide receiver. His senior season he had 6 receptions for 92 yards and 20 rushing attempts for 161 yards and a touchdown. Shepard is from Houston, Texas and attended Cypress Ridge High School where he graduated early while playing quarterback there. At LSU he played in 49…
Texans Bring Sean Porter for a Workout
UPDATE: The Houston Texans were reported in late March to have expressed some interest in Texas A&M standout outside linebacker Sean Porter. That interest has recently developed into the Texans bringing Porter in for a private workout. Sources: Texas A&M LB Sean Porter private workouts: Patriots, Chiefs, Cowboys, Texans, Bears, Broncos, Falcons, Ramsprofootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&… — Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) April 11, 2013 ORIGINAL REPORT: According to Aaron Wilson of Scout.com, the Houston Texans are showing interest in outside linebacker Sean Porter. Porter went to Texas A&M University and measures in at 6-1 and 229 lbs. and it projected as a 3rd to…
Updated Texans 2013 Cap Room
The Houston Texans updated cap number was revealed and updated with their top 51 contracts. Included is the recent re-signing of tackle Ryan Harris, but not included is the even more recent re-signing of inside linebacker Tim Dobbins. The Texans are current cap situation is as follows Unadjusted Team Cap: $123,000,000 Contracts: 51 Previous Year Carry Over: $2,422,689 Team Cap: $121,428,466 Cap Room: $3,598,260 Complete NFL cap numbers can be found here.
Tim Dobbins Returns To Houston
Congratulations to #TeamDEC client Tim Dobbins on agreeing to terms on a new one year contract with @houstontexans#bullsonparade — David Canter (@davidcanter) April 10, 2013 The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker, Tim Dobbins. Dobbins returns to the Texans for his third season with the team and he has been a special teams captain for the past two seasons. One of the unsung players of the Texans roster Dobbins is 30 years old and has appeared in 29 games (Started 6) since joining the team in 2011. Dobbins is a key piece for the special teams unit…
Don Jones Set to Visit the Texans
Arkansas State safety Don Jones has visited Dolphins, visiting Jaguars today, Raiders next. Also has visits with Packers and Texans — Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) April 10, 2013 Arkansas State safety Don Jones has private workouts with the Browns, Dolphins, Patriots and Eagles. Has 42-inch vertical leap, 4.40 speed — Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) April 10, 2013 According to Aaron Wilson from Scout.com the Houston Texans have a visit scheduled with defensive back Don Jones from Arkansas State. Jones will be visiting the Texans soon and is considered a corner back/safety hybrid player and a plus special teams player. At 6-1 and…
Texans Hold Private Workout with Jamar Taylor
According to Walter Football the Houston Texans held a private workout for Boise State cornerback, Jamar Taylor. Taylor was first connected with the Texans at the 2013 Senior Bowl, and seems to still be held in high regard with the organization. Taylor lit up the 2013 NFL Combine and ran a 4.39 second 40-yard dash and benched 225 lbs. 22 times which where both in the tops of the results for his position group. Taylor comes from a long line of Boise State defensive backs and is looking to the 6th to be drafted in the last eight years. During his senior season at…
Texans Showing Interest in Stefan Charles
According to Aaron Wilson (Scout.com) the Houston Texans have inquired about Regina defensive lineman, Stefan Charles. Charles played three seasons for the Regina Cougars and was a 2011 CIS First Team All-Canadian and 2011 Canada West All-Star, and measures at 6-5 and 310 lbs. Charles was invited to the NFL Super Regional Combine in Dallas, Texas were he looked to build on an impressive Regional Combine. he also participated in the Canadian Football League Combine. He is considered a lock to be drafted into the CFL, but his 37 inch vertical at the NFL Regional Combine in Tampa, Florida opened scouts eyes. Teams around the league are projecting…
Jakar Hamilton Scheduled to Meet With Texans
South Carolina St. safety Jakar Hamilton visiting Redskins today, has visited Packers, Cowboys, Jets, Chargers: profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&… — Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) April 9, 2013 According to Aaron Wilson from Scout.com the Houston Texans have an upcoming workout with South Carolina State’s safety, Jakar Hamilton. Hamilton played safety for the Bulldogs and was a transfer from Georgia in 2011 claiming he needed a “fresh start”. At South Carolina State, Hamilton returned kicks and played in nine games in 2012 with his stand out game versus the Texas A&M Aggies. He had 7 total tackles with 1.5 TFLs versus the Aggies in the…
Texans 2013 Prospect List
A compiled list of prospects that the Texans have talked to since the start of the draft process. We understand that NFL TEAMS talk to as many prospects as they can, but still interesting to see the names. East West Shrine Game Anthony Amos, Wide Receiver, Middle Tennessee State (5-11, 183 lbs.) Gerald Hodges, Outside Linebacker, Penn. State (6-1, 239 lbs.) Eric Kush, Center, California (PA) (6-4, 304 lbs.) Kayvon Webster, Cornerback, South Florida (5-10, 194 lbs.) Sio Moore, Linebacker, Connecticut (6-2, 229 lbs.) Senior Bowl Hugh Thorton, Offensive Guard, Illinois (6-3, 320 lbs.) Mike Glennon, Quarterback, N.C….
Offensive Line: Once a Weakness, Now a Strength?
By bringing back offensive tackle Ryan Harris, the Houston Texans are showing some of their hand heading into the NFL draft. Throw in the fact they also signed their only restricted free agent in Andrew Gardner, the Texans’ offensive line already looks intact for the 2013 season. The only difference in the offensive line is current free agent Antoine Caldwell, who started the 2012 season as the right guard but was soon passed over by then rookie Ben Jones, will not be back with the team. Entering the 2013 season, the starting offensive line for the Divisional round of the playoffs will be on…
