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.

9. ILB Jan Johnson

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The Texans are pretty set at inside linebacker with Benardrick McKinney, Zach Cunningham, and even Dylan Cole, who made special teams captain last season. However, if Johnson can provide some confidence among the coaching staff, it might give “Trader Bill” another opportunity to wheel and deal McKinney and not have it affect the linebacking corps.

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