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The Houston Texans saw production from numerous rookies this sea- son, as 11 appeared in at least one game, while four made starts. In ad- dition, two rookies (CB Kevin Johnson and WR Keith Mumphery) played
in all 16 games this season. Below is a summary of some of the contribu- tions of this year's rookie class:
NT CHRISTIAN COVINGTON - Appeared in 15 games and ranks tied
for fifth on the team with 2.0 sacks and four tackles for loss. Made his
first career sack in Week 10 at Cincinnati (11/16) and his other sack on
the final play of the regular season in Week 17 vs. Jacksonville (1/3/16).
CB KEVIN JOHNSON - Appeared in all 16 games, making 10 starts,
and finished third on the team with nine passes defensed, which also
ranked tied for fourth in the NFL among rookies. Recorded his first ca- reer interception and two tackles for loss in Week 8 vs. Tennessee (11/1).
T KENDALL LAMM - Appeared in 15 games (four starts) and made his
first career start in Week 5 against Indianapolis (10/8).
ILB BENARDRICK McKINNEY - Appeared in 14 games, making 11
starts, and recorded 58 tackles (35 solo), seven tackles for loss, 1.0
sack, two quarterback hits and five special teams stops. Posted a ca- reer-high nine tackles, including one for loss, in Week 10 at Cincinnati
(11/16). Notched his first career sack in Week 15 at Indianapolis (12/20).
Posted two tackles for loss in Weeks 15 and 16.
WR KEITH MUMPHERY - Appeared in all 16 games, making three
starts, and caught 14 passes for 129 yards. Finished fifth among NFL
rookies in punt return average (7.8).
WR JAELEN STRONG - Recorded the third-most receiving touch- downs by a rookie in franchise history (three). Tied for seventh among
NFL rookies in receiving touchdowns. Caught all three of his touchdowns
in two games against the Colts
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The Texans saw production from numerous rookies this season, as 11 appeared in at least one game, while four made starts. In addition, two rookies--CB Kevin Johnson and WR Keith Mumphery--played in all 16 games this season. Below is a summary of some of the contributions of this year's rookie class:
NT CHRISTIAN COVINGTON- Appeared in 15 games and tied for fifth on the team with 2.0 sacks and four tackles for loss. Made his first career sack in Week 10 at Cincinnati (11/16) and his other sack on the final play of the regular season in Week 17 vs. Jacksonville (1/3/16).
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CB KEVIN JOHNSON**- Appeared in all 16 games, making 10 starts, and finished third on the team with nine passes defensed, which also ranked tied for fourth in the NFL among rookies. Recorded his first ca- reer interception and two tackles for loss in Week 8 vs. Tennessee (11/1).
T KENDALL LAMM- Appeared in 15 games (four starts) and made his first career start in Week 5 against Indianapolis (10/8).
ILB BENARDRICK McKINNEY- Appeared in 14 games, making 11 starts, and recorded 58 tackles (35 solo), seven tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, two quarterback hits and five special teams stops. Posted a ca- reer-high nine tackles, including one for loss, in Week 10 at Cincinnati (11/16). Notched his first career sack in Week 15 at Indianapolis (12/20). Posted two tackles for loss in Weeks 15 and 16.
WR KEITH MUMPHERY- Appeared in all 16 games, making three starts, and caught 14 passes for 129 yards. Finished fifth among NFL rookies in punt return average (7.8).
WR JAELEN STRONG- Recorded the third-most receiving touchdowns by a rookie in franchise history (three). Tied for seventh among NFL rookies in receiving touchdowns. Caught all three of his touchdowns in two games against the Colts
The Houston Texans roster in photos.
DL Mario Addison, #56 (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
QB, Kyle Allen, #3
RB, Darius Anderson, #30
DB, Grayland Arnold, #35
TE, Antony Auclair, #83
DL, Ross Blacklock, #90
DL, Thomas Booker, #96
OL, Justin Britt, #68
DB, Terrence Brooks, #8
TE, Pharaoh Brown, #85
RB, Rex Burkhead, #28
WR, Jalen Camp, #17
OL, A.J. Cann, #60
LB, Blake Cashman, #53
DL, Maliek Collins, #97
WR, Nico Collins, #12
WR, Chris Conley, #18
WR, Brandin Cooks, #13
TE, Darrell Daniels, #47 (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
WR, Davion Davis, #14
LB, Tae Davis, #19
OL, Austin Deculus, #76
WR, Phillip Dorsett, #4
QB, Jeff Driskel, #6
DL, Michael Dwumfour, #98
WR, Drew Estrada, #81
K, Ka'imi Fairbairn, #7
DB, Jacobi Francis, #38
RB, Royce Freeman, #26
OL, Carson Green, #62
DL, Jonathan Greenard, #52
WR, DaeSean Hamilton, #5
OL, Kenyon Green, #59
DL, Rasheem Green (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
LB, Kamu Grugier-Hill, #51
LB, Christian Harris, #48
DL, Demone Harris, #94
WR, Damon Hazelton, #86
OL, Charlie Heck, #67
LB, Neville Hewitt, #43
QB, Kevin Hogan, #16 (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
OL, Tytus Howard, #71
DL, Jerry Hughes, #55 (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
FB, Andy Janovich, #41
An image from the Aug. 21, 2021 Houston Texans preseason game 2 against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. The Texans won 20-14.
WR, Johnny Johnson III, #89
P, Cameron Johnston, #11
TE, Brevin Jordan, #9
DB, Desmond King II, #25
LB, Christian Kirksey, #58
DL, Roy Lopez, #91
RB, Marlon Mack, #2
DB, Tristin McCollum, #39
OL, Justin McCray, #64
WR, John Metchie III, #88
QB, Davis Mills, #10
WR, Chris Moore, #15
OL, Jimmy Morrissey, #79
DB, Eric Murray, #23
DB, Steven Nelson (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
DB, Steven Nelson, #21
DL, Adedayo Odeleye, #75
OL, Cedric Ogbuehi, #77
RB, Dare Ogunbowale, #33
DL, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, #45
DB, Jonathan Owens, #36
RB, Dameon Pierce, #31
LB, Kevin Pierre-Louis, #57
DB, Jalen Pitre, #42
FB, Paul Quessenberry, #45
OL, Scott Quessenberry, #54
TE, Teagan Quitoriano, #84
LB, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, #34 (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
DL, Derek Rivers, #95
OL, Max Scharping, #74
DB, Kendall Sheffield (AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
DB, Tremon Smith, #24
OL, Jordan Steckler, #70
DB, M.J. Stewart, #29
DB, Derek Stingley Jr., #24
DB, Tavierre Thomas, #37
OL, Laremy Tunsil, #78
LB, Garret Wallow, #32
WR, Connor Wedington (AP)
LS, Jon Weeks #46
DB, Isaac Yiadom, #20
