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2025 Post Draft 53 Man Roster Projection

Rich Schmidt said:
I want some of these guys to take Kyonte Hamilton under their wing and see if they can develop the kid who has a 9+ RAS score. Right now more of an athlete than a football player, but some real vet influence could make him a heck of a find
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I think Hamilton is a PS squad player year one. Just how roster construction is post Covid with the larger PS spots.
 
SnakeEyes said:
Mills is maybe going to be pushed out. This kid is good and apparently works as hard or harder that most.

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At least these guys are practicing on a decent field.

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Rich Schmidt said:
I want some of these guys to take Kyonte Hamilton under their wing and see if they can develop the kid who has a 9+ RAS score. Right now more of an athlete than a football player, but some real vet influence could make him a heck of a find
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With a little work he’ll fit in fine a lot of people don’t know he was at Rutgers on a wrestling scholarship he was the number 1 HW wrestler in the nation and chose Rutgers because they said they would let him do both sports so he decided to go football full time his sophomore year and it worked out. Believe it or not he played QB against Caleb Williams in high school and was giving them the business lol it’s on YouTube somewhere
 
Kyontesdad1 said:
With a little work he’ll fit in fine a lot of people don’t know he was at Rutgers on a wrestling scholarship he was the number 1 HW wrestler in the nation and chose Rutgers because they said they would let him do both sports so he decided to go football full time his sophomore year and it worked out. Believe it or not he played QB against Caleb Williams in high school and was giving them the business lol it’s on YouTube somewhere
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We are rooting for him, and hard to imagine a better place to be developed. If he is a grinder, this coaching staff and defense will get the best out of him.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
I’m in 4/5 agreement with OURLADS Texans 2025 Depth Chart regarding the OL:
bye the
STARTERS
LT- Robinson
LG- Tomlinson -over- Howard
OC- Patterson
RG- Scruggs
RT- Fisher

CAMP DEPTH
OT: ERSERY / Brown / Deculus / Thomas
OG: Howard / Ingram / Broeker / Thomas / Henderson
OC: COX / Carvin / Andrew’s

This should be an extremely competitive camp since I believe every position is open to the best camp/pre-season production. Let the games begin.
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Ersery won't be denied. I am no talent scout but I just have my intuition. Ersery may not start the season but by our return from the bye week he will start and make a difference!
 
Lucky said:
I wonder why Woodard was cut by Seattle so soon. Failed the physical, maybe?
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What's one mans trash is another mans treasure. It works that with antiques and it can be the same with NFL teams. There are always instances where players careers look like they are over or they are going nowhere but another team gives them a chance and they shine. The Raiders of long ago used to thrive off other teams trash or castoffs. I would love it if we got a few of those types that fit with our team when they couldn't make it elsewhere!
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Last season after suffering a grade II calf tear during offseason workouts, Christian Harris returned for the end of TC. It only took one practice to reaggravate the swell, leading to his long-term stay on the IR.

The Texans waited until the bye week before activating Harris because of ongoing calf and ankle issues. Having lost most of the season, over the final 5 games, including 2 postseason matchups, he was limited to just 20 tackles and a sack. He also allowed 11 of 13 targets.

To me this OTA has an erie similarity to last offseason. He has this offseason again suffered a grade II calf tear and is not expected to attempt return until at least TC.
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With this information from Doc, it’s hard to plan for Harris being here this season. Obviously hope for the best, but there is a reason they signed E.J. Speed. Maybe last year’s 6th round pick LB Jamal Hill can develop and become a factor beyond ST. But it is looking like Speed vs To’o To’o for LB2. Harris likely to IR (again) but this time in a contract year.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
With this information from Doc, it’s hard to plan for Harris being here this season. Obviously hope for the best, but there is a reason they signed E.J. Speed. Maybe last year’s 6th round pick LB Jamal Hill can develop and become a factor beyond ST. But it is looking like Speed vs To’o To’o for LB2. Harris likely to IR (again) but this time in a contract year.
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Depends on how bad Harris tore his calf muscle. But it's true you cant count on Harris to be healthy for a full season.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
With this information from Doc, it’s hard to plan for Harris being here this season. Obviously hope for the best, but there is a reason they signed E.J. Speed. Maybe last year’s 6th round pick LB Jamal Hill can develop and become a factor beyond ST. But it is looking like Speed vs To’o To’o for LB2. Harris likely to IR (again) but this time in a contract year.
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I was really hoping we could snag a developmental LB again like Jamal Hill and see if Demeco could work his magic like he did in San Fran with their previous LB corps.
 
With Darby retiring, my roster projection moves Ward into his roster spot. I had said previously that I think the team would keep one of them as “designated vet” DB. Ward can play nickel as well. I would say he provides veteran insurance at safety or nickel CB but history suggests he’ll be injured before a starter.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
With Darby retiring, my roster projection moves Ward into his roster spot. I had said previously that I think the team would keep one of them as “designated vet” DB. Ward can play nickel as well. I would say he provides veteran insurance at safety or nickel CB but history suggests he’ll be injured before a starter.
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I think we resigned a vet DB (CB I think) recently. Let me look

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May 21, 2025Signed CB Myles Bryant to a contract. Signed CB Keydrain Calligan to a rookie contract. Waived G Jerome Carvin and DE Kingsley Jonathan.

So we signed Bryant back. To be honest, I hope that we sign a TC cut and get rid of Bryant. I see his name and all I think of is that stupid play he pooped the bed near the end of the year (might have been the play offs) that all but gave the other team a TD. I don’t even recall what team it was. But, if you know what I am talking about maybe you remember and can post it. It was BAD
 
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SnakeEyes said:
I think we resigned a vet DB (CB I think) recently. Let me look

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May 21, 2025Signed CB Myles Bryant to a contract. Signed CB Keydrain Calligan to a rookie contract. Waived G Jerome Carvin and DE Kingsley Jonathan.

So we signed Bryant back. To be honest, I hope that we sign a TC cut and get rid of Bryant. I see his name and all I think of is that stupid play he pooped the bed near the end of the year (might have been the play offs) that all but gave the other team a TD. I don’t even recall what team it was. But, if you know what I am talking about maybe you remember and can post it. It was BAD
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I don’t judge a player on one play. Bryant is a serviceable veteran. He has outplayed expectations for his career as a UDFA. I think he found this past season on the Texans that his talent level has been maxed out. He’s a guy who can play on a bad team but will struggle to make the roster/play on a good one. Camp competition.
 
Post minicamp roster projection now that i’ve figured out how to get back on here… new additions in bold.


Offense: 25
2 QB: Stroud, Mills
4 RB: Mixon, Chubb, Marks, Ogunbowale
1 FB: Johnson
6 WR: Collins, Kirk, Higgins, Noel, Watson, Hutchinson
2 LT: Robinson, Ersery
2 LG: Tomlinson
2 C: Patterson, Andrews
1 RG: Howard, Ingram
2 RT: Fisher, Brown
3 TE: Schultz, Stover, Jordan

Defense: 25
5 DE: Anderson, Hunter, Barnett, Taylor, Horton
5 DT: Rankins, Settle, Autry, Edwards, Fatukasi
5 LB: Al-Sha'air, Harris, To'o To'o, Speed, Niemann
6 CB: Stingley, Lassiter, Pitre, Bryant, Jaylin Smith, Tremon Smith
4 S: CJGJ, Bullock, Stewart, Reed

ST: 3
1 Punter: Townsend
1 Kicker: Fairbairn
1 LS: Addington
 
With the signing of Chubb, I am expecting Pierce to be traded prior to camp cuts. The team had many opportunities to trust Pierce and when it came playoff time they did not give him a single carry. I think they trust Chubb, even if he’s not the player he once was, as the reliable vet RB 2.

Seeing Scruggs taking snaps with the camp bodies instead of primary 1st or 2nd team was a surprise. Also seeing Howard committed to RG was a surprise. I put Ingram in ahead of Scruggs. But Scruggs has started at all 3 interior OL positions so he can definitely work his way back on my roster… but he’s gotta play better at any of those positions than what he’s shown.

Foley takes a roster spot at DT because of his 2 gap skillset. I would try to get Hinish on the PS along with the 7th rounder Hamilton and UDFA Tafuna.

I really want to carry 6 LB due to concerns about Harris. They carried 6 on opening day roster last year and put Harris on IR. I expect that to happen but first one of the DL will get traded. I just don’t want to swap one out until that happens. But I am pretty confident it will… then add Hill or Hansen back to the roster and try to put the one you don’t keep on the PS.

Myles Bryant is an overachieving UDFA. When he re-signed here I thought he was just a camp body. But Darby retiring and Ward’s recent arrest opens up a pathway for him to make this roster. And Bryant has shown the versatility needed from a backup DB playing every position in the secondary.
 
Every year is different based on personnel, injuries and who you reasonably expect you can get on your PS. But here was last year’s opening day roster as a guide if you want to project this year’s roster:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1828538119559487692

Notice last year they carried 7 WRs because they didn’t think they could stash one of Metchie/Sims/Hutchinson on the PS. Injuries quickly thinned out that unit unfortunately.

Also only 8 DL, but they had Autry on suspension to start the season, Hinish designated return IR and Horton non football inactive list. All guys they felt good about along with some young PS depth like 7th rounder Solomon Byrd if needed until reinforcements came back.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Post minicamp roster projection now that i’ve figured out how to get back on here… new additions in bold.


Offense: 25
2 QB: Stroud, Mills
4 RB: Mixon, Chubb, Marks, Ogunbowale
1 FB: Johnson
6 WR: Collins, Kirk, Higgins, Noel, Watson, Hutchinson
2 LT: Robinson, Ersery
2 LG: Tomlinson
2 C: Patterson, Andrews
1 RG: Howard, Ingram
2 RT: Fisher, Brown
3 TE: Schultz, Stover, Jordan

Defense: 25
5 DE: Anderson, Hunter, Barnett, Taylor, Horton
5 DT: Rankins, Settle, Autry, Edwards, Fatukasi
5 LB: Al-Sha'air, Harris, To'o To'o, Speed, Niemann
6 CB: Stingley, Lassiter, Pitre, Bryant, Jaylin Smith, Tremon Smith
4 S: CJGJ, Bullock, Stewart, Reed

ST: 3
1 Punter: Townsend
1 Kicker: Fairbairn
1 LS: Addington
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I could see your projections working out. Curious to who handles return duties? And will Patterson or Andrews have any value at playing OG if needed?
 
Sweech said:
I was really hoping we could snag a developmental LB again like Jamal Hill and see if Demeco could work his magic like he did in San Fran with their previous LB corps.
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Would’ve been nice but bringing in Speed who is a darn good vet to start was a must. They are already developing To’o To’o. We drafted Jamal Hil in the 6th round as well. Another player DeMeco will have the opportunity to develop.
 
KoolAid Sipper said:
I could see your projections working out. Curious to who handles return duties? And will Patterson or Andrews have any value at playing OG if needed?
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I would say Tremon Smith is primary KR and Jaylin Noel primary PR in this roster without Pierce as KR. Hutchinson has also been out on KR. And Kirk has been a PR in the past.

I think Patterson can play OG if needed. He is a 3 position versatile interior player like Scruggs. Except he has performed better.

Unclear on Andrews, but he has been getting the 1st team center reps so far.
 
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