4. TE Jordan Thomas
It appeared that Thomas was going to be Deshaun Watson’s big-bodied target after 2018 when the sixth-round rookie caught 20 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns, all in the red zone. However, a rib injury in preseason landed him on injured reserve, and veteran Darren Fells excelled in his spot with seven touchdown catches, tying DeAndre Hopkins for the most on the team.
Thomas’ job was already in danger when they drafted Kahale Warring in the third round last year. The Texans still have undrafted free agent Dylan Stapleton on the roster and are kicking the tires on free agent veterans. The former Mississippi State Bulldog has to prove he can build upon his success from 2018.