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DeMeco Ryans explains why Tommy Togiai's touchdown meant so much to Texans

Less than one month ago, in our 'Defensive Spotlight' series here at Toro Times, I pondered the question: Could 'Mr. Consistent' Tommy Togiai become next Texans defensive star?

I posed this question just a few days after Tommy Togiai notched 10 tackles, 2 QB hits and 1 sack against Patrick Mahomes and the still-alive-in-the-Playoff-race Kansas City Chiefs in a 20-10 victory at Arrowhead Stadium with a primetime audience watching.

Admittedly, this question may have been a reach. To become a 'star' at the defensive tackle position, you need to possess a once-in-a-generation sort of skillset, akin to Aaron Donald, Warren Sapp, John Randle or Joe Greene.