2013 Texans UDFA/Rookie Mini Camp List
Here is a list of the Houston Texans undrafted free agents that will be invited to the Texans’ rookie minicamp. These have not be confirmed by the team. 2013 UDFA/Rookie Mini Camp Class Offense Zach Boren, Ohio State, Fullback, 6-1 241 lbs. Graham Pocic, Center, Illinois, 6-7 310 lbs. TRYOUT Dann O’Neill, Western Michigan, Offensive Tackle, 6-8 305 lbs. Marlon Brown, Georgia, Wide Receiver, 6-4 213 lbs. Raymond Graham, Pittsburgh, Running back, 5-9 190 lbs. Uzoma Nwachukwu, Texas A&M, Wide Receiver, 6-0 194 lbs. Jon Opperud, Montana, Offensive Tackle, 6-7 302 lbs. Andy Cruse, Miami (OH), Wide Receiver, 6-3 212 lbs. Bryan Collins, SMU, Offensive Guard,…
Conspiracy Theory: Linebackers
In this series we look at the moves the Houston Texans have made since the free agency period and during the draft and let you know what is “really” going on at Reliant and with the team in 2012. We all know that in Wade Phillips’ 3-4 system that they require a lot of linebackers, but with the recent increase in outside linebackers being added in the last couple of years indicates that the Texans are preparing for more losses at that position. With the current cap situation the Texans could be bracing for the loss of Connor…
One to Watch: Loni Fangupo
This is our first installment from our newest State of the Texans blogger, Charles Christy “I’m excited to compete with a top-notch offense and defense.” It is well known that defensive mastermind Wade Phillips has a knack for putting his players in a position to be successful. One player to watch as the Texans progress through OTA’s and into the pre-season is big nose tackle Hebron “Loni” Fangupo. Fangupo is an older player that took two years off to dedicate to a church mission – played at USC, then later transferred and finished up at BYU. At 6’1” 323lbs, Fangupo’s strength…
The Next Step: An Interview with D.J. Bryant
To be a part of the Houston Texans is a great honor. – D.J. Bryant, Outside Linebacker, James Madison University, Houston Texans Five seasons at James Madison has helped shape D.J. Bryant to be the football player he is today, and then some. The Baltimore, Maryland native has gone from a redshirt freshman to the Dukes vocal leader on the field in 2011 to now one of the newest members of the Houston Texans. At 6-4 248 lbs., Bryant will be moving from his college position of defensive end to an outside linebacker when camp starts up. In Bryant’s final season…
Overcoming the Odds: An Interview with Mario T. Louis
“I’m not the type to go out and boast and brag about my game, I just let my game talk for me only because I know the work and dedication I put into it so I just go out and perform.” - Mario T. Louis, Houston Texans , Wide Receiver, Grambling State University Being an Undrafted Free Agent isn’t standing in the way of Mario Louis’ drive to prove himself and push for that coveted roster spot. Texans faithful know we need help at the WR position, and although we drafted two receivers in the first five picks and…
The Night Rider: An Interview with Rennie Moore
”I am thankful that the coaches saw the football player in me and I’m ready to battle for the Texans.” Rennie Moore, Defensive End, Houston Texans, Clemson It is not often when everything comes together last minute but for Clemson Tiger, Rennie Moore, that was the case. Moore is the definition of hard work that paid off and after an impressive senior season at Death Valley, the Houston Texans came knocking on his door. At 6-3 245 lbs., the former defensive end will be lining up in the same position for the Texans when camp starts, and trust me Moore is more…
In the Blood: An Interview with Desmond Marrow
“I feel great and blessed to have this opportunity to come to Houston and play for the Texans.” – Desmond Marrow, Houston Texans, Defensive Back, Toledo When it comes to Desmond Marrow, he has football running through his veins. It’s in his bloodline. His father Duane played at Wisconsin and his Uncle Vince played tightend and coached at Toledo. A big bodied defensive back, Marrow brings versatility for the Texans with the fact that he can play either cornerback or safety. Marrow comes from Toledo where he spent six seasons there for the Rockets. His time was extended due…
No Quit: An Interview with Shawn Loiseau
”There is nothing more that I wanted than a chance to live my lifelong dream and now I have that with the Houston Texans. Now it is about taking this opportunity and making the most of it. Life isn’t about where you come from it’s about where you want to go and how hard you are willing to work to get there.” – Shawn Loiseau, Inside Linebacker, Houston Texans (Merrimack College) With the NFL Draft finished, the Houston Texans hit the undrafted free agent wire and started their process and with that the Texans have brought…
Texans Profiles: The UDFA
Very impressed with the Houston Texans draft class, the team did not stop after the draft getting some more work done. The Texans front office has put together what appears to be one of the more impressive undrafted rookie free agent groups we have seen in some time. The class is headlined with three players who in our estimation have real shots at making the Texans roster, and the reason why these three did not get drafted is still puzzling. Even still, this 2012 draft crop of rookies has the chance to be one of the deepest in Texans’ history. The Texans…
