Ranking Texans rookies in terms of importance

The Houston Texans have 14 rookies on their roster, and each will have a challenging time making the team, fighting for playing time.

7. NT Auzoyah Alufohai

(Kelly J. Huff/The Marietta Daily Journal via AP)

The former West Georgia product has Brandon Dunn, Eddie Vanderdoes, Ross Blacklock, and Ira Savage-Lewis would presumably be ahead of Alufohai on the depth chart. Still, the Texans are looking for an effective interior defensive line combination after the loss of D.J. Reader in free agency.