First look: Texans' depth chart tidbits
August, 6, 2012
8/06/12
12:05
PM ET
By
Paul Kuharsky | ESPN.com
The Texans' first unofficial depth chart, released in advance of their preseason opener at Carolina on Saturday, contains no huge surprises.
Teams generally defer, at this stage, to the veteran over the rookie -- if not in the rotation or play time, at least on paper.
Here are a few items of note:
Teams generally defer, at this stage, to the veteran over the rookie -- if not in the rotation or play time, at least on paper.
Here are a few items of note:
- Fourth-rounder Keshawn Martin is listed as a second-team receiver behind Andre Johnson, ahead of Lestar Jean.
- Veteran Bryant Johnson is listed as a No. 2 receiver behind Kevin Walter, and ahead of third-round pick DeVier Posey.
- First-round outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus is listed as the weakside backup behind Connor Barwin.
- Second-year outside linebacker Bryan Braman is listed as the backup on the strong side behind Brooks Reed.
- Alan Ball is listed as the backup to left cornerback Kareem Jackson, who platooned with the departed Jason Allen last season.
- Veteran kicker Shayne Graham is listed ahead of fifth-rounder Randy Bullock.
Paul Kuharsky | email
NFL- ESPN AFC South Blogger
- Covered Oilers/Titans for The Tennessean
- A New Jersey native and Columbia graduate who lives in Nashville with his wife and son
AFC SOUTH SCOREBOARD
Sunday, 9/8
1:00 PM ET Oakland Indianapolis 1:00 PM ET Tennessee Pittsburgh 1:00 PM ET Kansas City Jacksonville
Monday, 9/9
10:15 PM ET Houston San Diego - ESPN/WatchESPN
- Tickets
- Conversation
ABOUT THIS BLOG
Paul Kuharsky
Kuharsky joined ESPN.com in 2008 after 12 years covering the Oilers/Titans and the NFL for The (Nashville) Tennessean. The New Jersey native and Columbia graduate lives in Nashville with his wife and son.
You must be signed in to post a comment