Five Incoming Houston Texans Who May Start This Season
By Ethan Cohen
Jan 25, 2014; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad wide receiver Kevin Norwood of Alabama (83) celebrates with teammate fullback Jay Prosch of Auburn (35) during the first half of a game against the North squad at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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Yes, I am including a full-back on this list. Prosch could play an instrumental role in O’Brien’s offense this season by opening up running lanes for Arian Foster. Prosch, who many have considered the best pure blocker in this year’s draft, will fill a hole vacated by Greg Jones. While fullback is not the sexiest position in football and is nearly extinct, Prosch will find a roster spot on this Texans team due to his specialty as a blocker and his ability to play on special teams.
O’Brien has stated that he is looking for players who are versatile due to the limited roster space, so Prosch is going to have to excel on special teams in order to stay on the roster. That being said, the fact that O’Brien spent a draft pick on a fullback is a pretty good indication that Prosch will be around for a while and will contribute immediately in more areas than one.