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D.J. Reader Is The Texans Walter Payton Man Of The Year Nominee

You know D.J. Reader the football player. Nose tackle. Occasional 3-4 defensive end. Defensive tackle on passing downs. Line of scrimmage mover. Double team devourer. Shove the blocker into the quarterback pass rusher. He’s one of the Texans best defensive players, is vital to their run defense, and their pass rush has dropped considerably since he’s slowed down as a pass rusher.

You probably don’t know Reader off the football field. He won the Texans Spirit of The Bull Award for his impact in the community. He’s the Texans face of their NFL Play 60 campaign.