Faster and noticeably leaner than a year ago, Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong broke into his patterns and accelerated away from defensive backs as he caught passes in stride Monday during an organized team activity.
It was a much different Strong from last spring when he reported overweight at a sluggish 231 pounds after being drafted in the third round out of Arizona State.
Strong emerged as a bigger part of the offense late in the season, catching 14 passes for 161 yards and three touchdowns. He's slated for an increased role this season.
Strong is listed at 6-2, 217 pounds, but was actually closer to 200 pounds by the end of the season.