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Texans' DeMeco Ryans lauds undrafted players
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points Ryans cited linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair as an example of an undrafted player who has succeeded. Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans recently spoke about opportunities for players to join the team's roster.
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans recently spoke about opportunities for players to join the team's roster. He emphasized that draft status is not the sole determining factor, and undrafted players can also make the team. Ryans cited linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair as an example of an undrafted player who has succeeded.
Further details about Ryans' comments are available from the source. The discussion took place during training camp, where Ryans shared his thoughts on the team's roster composition.
The example of Azeez Al-Shaair serves as a testament to the possibility of undrafted players making a mark on the team, according to Ryans.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
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