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Undrafted Free Agent Signings

Vinny

Vinny

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HOUSTON - The Houston Texans announced their 2005 undrafted free agent list.

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. College Hometown
Brown, Tim OT 6-5 300 West Virginia Harrisburg, PA
Halterman, Aaron TE 6-5 256 Indiana Greenwood, Ind.
Johnson, Chris OT 6-3 315 Arizona Houston, Texas
Lightbody, Sam OT 5-9 325 Washington State Huntington Beach, Calif.
Malone, Alfred DE 6-5 308 Troy St. Frisco City, Ala.
McKenzie, Chris CB 5-8 182 Arizona State Queens, N.Y.
Pitts, Devin WR 6-3 200 San Diego State Carson, Calif.
Simon, Jonathon DT 6-6 299 Colorado State Watauga, Texas
Williams, Carlos DE 6-4 306 Arizona Denver, Colo.
Williams, Cedrick CB 5-9 169 Kansas State Boca Raton, Fla.
Wishom, Jerron CB 5-11 193 Louisiana Tech Lutcher, La.

Tim Brown was a first team All-Big East center for West Virginia. Brown led a Mountaineers offensive line that opened holes for an offense that rushed for a Big East high 3,019 yards and yielded a mere 21 sacks.

Aaron Halterman started since his sophomore season with the Hoosiers. Halterman caught 66 passes for 711 yards and 3 touchdowns during his collegiate career.

Chris Johnson returns to Houston after starting the past three years at Arizona. Johnson, a former North Shore High School tackle, was named the most improved Wildcat offensive player before the 2003 season.

Sam Lightbody was named second team All-Pac 10 during his senior season at Washington State. Lightbody’s line helped the Cougars running game average 128.0 yards (fifth in the Pac-10.)

Alfred Malone transferred to Troy State following a three-year stint at Georgia Tech. He finished the 2004 season with 35 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, a fumble recovery and 3.5 sacks in one year with the Trojans.

Chris McKenzie played his final two seasons at Arizona State after attending Glendale (Ariz.) Community College. During his senior season, McKenzie did not allow a receiver to catch a pass against him in five contests. He finished with seven passes defensed 42 tackles and one interception.

Devin Pitts is the brother of Texans G Chester Pitts. He finished with 66 receptions for 706 yards and two touchdowns for the Aztecs. Pitts made a career high six catches against Wyoming during his senior year.

Jonathon Simon made 33 tackles and two fumbles during his senior season. Simon contributed with a blocked kick on special teams.

Carlos Williams was a two-year starter at Arizona. Williams finished his career with 94 tackles and 3.5 sacks. As a senior, he batted down three passes and tied for the team lead with three fumble recoveries.

Cedrick Williams was All-Big 12 honorable mention during the 2003 season. He started his last 22 games for the Wildcats, finishing his career with 73 tackles, 2.5 tackles for losses, a forced fumble, 17 pass defensed and five interceptions. Williams attended Garden City (Kan.) Community College from 2001-02.

Jerron Wishom played in seven games during his senior season. Wishom managed 11 tackles, an interception and two passes defensed. In 35 games with Louisiana Tech, he collected 48 tackles, two tackles for losses, eight passes defensed, three interceptions and a fumble recovery.

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/news_detail.php?PRKey=1665
 
From a physical standpoint Means looks the part of a NG, but i was able to watch him against Bowling Green (I think) late in the year and he was handle pretty easily by a center using a shut gun snap one on one. Was not impressed, but you never know what motivation get a check (legally) will do for a guy.
 
Texan281 said:
Hilarious typo on Lightbody... 5-9 325 would be hilarious...
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Is that really a typo?? I was laughing my butt off when I read that!!! Hey Houston IS undefeated at 0-0!!! But still a .500 club. :rofl:
 
Porky said:
I found a picture of Sam Lightbody. This dude looks like a rock in shorts. I think he could really push Mckinney for playing time, and possibly supplant him by the regular season opener. How would the DT get around him? :hmmm:
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That guy is a monster. Maybe we could alternate him between C and a little NT to give Payne a rest. :thumbup
 
"Tim Brown was a first team All-Big East center for West Virginia. Brown led a Mountaineers offensive line that opened holes for an offense that rushed for a Big East high 3,019 yards and yielded a mere 21 sacks."
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Besides our #5 Draft pick (the Arizona State lineman), some hope at the C/G
position ? Some times they find hidden gems amoung the undrafted college
players just like this guy.
 
Here's Chris Johnson's pro day info from NFL.com:
ARIZONA: MARCH 10
Eleven players worked out. The drills were run on grass.
Chris Johnson OT: Johnson (6-3, 323) ran his 40s in 5.28 and 5.14. He also ran the short shuttle in 4.79 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.71. He had a 29½-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot-7 broad jump and 29 reps.
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Chris is from Northshore & was a 3 year starter for the Wildcats at LT. Chester Pitts type size wise, Johnson will likely move to guard for the Texans. Three year starter at LT in the PAC10, I like the signing. Good candidate for the practice squad.
 
From today's Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/3159676

TEXANS ROOKIE MINICAMP
Mock gets chance to show skills
Former Texas QB one of several invited to try out

By JOSEPH DUARTE
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle

Former University of Texas quarterback Chance Mock has been invited to attend the Texans' two-day rookie minicamp, which begins today at Reliant Park, on a tryout basis.

Mock, who played at The Woodlands High School, was not drafted last weekend. His best season with the Longhorns came as a junior in 2003 when he passed for 1,469 yards and 16 touchdowns, splitting time with Vince Young. As a senior, Mock attempted only 21 passes, completing nine for 79 yards.

The Texans have five quarterbacks on their roster: David Carr, Tony Banks, Dave Ragone, B.J. Symons and Preston Parsons.

In addition to the team's six draft choices — defensive tackle Travis Johnson, running back Vernand Morency, receiver Jerome Mathis, center/guard Drew Hodgdon, safety C.C. Brown and outside linebacker Kenneth Pettway — the minicamp also will include several undrafted rookies the Texans signed as free agents.

Offensive tackles Tim Brown (West Virginia), Chris Johnson (Arizona) and Sam Lightbody (Washington State), tight end Aaron Halterman (Indiana), defensive ends Alfred Malone (Troy) and Carlos Williams (Arizona), cornerbacks Chris McKenzie (Arizona State), Cedrich Williams (Kansas State) and Jerron Wishom (LSU) and receiver Devon Pitts (San Diego State) have been signed by the team.

Pitts is the brother of Texans offensive lineman Chester Pitts, who has started every game in the franchise's three-year history.

The list of tryout players with local ties also includes Rice offensive tackle Scott Mayhew, Texas wide receiver Tony Jeffrey (Klein Forest) and Central Missouri State guard Keenan Ward (Tomball).

Also invited on a tryout basis are punters Freddie Capshaw (Miami) and Ryan Downes (Idaho), quarterbacks Buck Pierce (New Mexico State) and Paul Troth (East Carolina), fullback Nick Signaigo (Mississippi State), offensive tackle Myniya Smith (Southern) and defensive tackle Albert Means (Memphis State).

Under NFL rules, teams can bring in unsigned college players to their minicamps to audition and work with their other rookies. Two-a-day workouts are closed to the public on both days.

joseph.duarte@chron.com
 
mayhew is 6'6" 305, nederland, tx....he started as dt then we moved him to the offensive side of the ball. did very well for us. big, strong kid, with great work ethic..his younger brother plays for uh right now. hope he can earn a spot on the roster, i know that we need better pass blocking but this kid KNOWS run blocking and can definately open holes in that area. i think with the right coaching he could be a good pro player...we'll see.
 
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