Undrafted Stars Rise for Texans | Houston Texans News

DeMeco Ryans is flipping the script on undrafted players, declaring talent—not draft status—decides roster fate. With the Texans’ 53-man cut looming, he’s spotlighting Azeez Al-Shaair’s meteoric rise from UDFA to top-paid linebacker as proof that grit and skill win out. Now, rookies Noah Whittington and Collin Wright are seizing their moment, showing flashes of brilliance in camp and preseason. Their final shot? A high-stakes showdown against Carolina—where they’ll prove they belong on the roster come Week 1. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfb3305fa43208b6