When the Texans signed Ufomba Kamalu last year as an undrafted free agent from the University of Miami, they viewed him as a hybrid pass rusher.
Kamalu played defensive end in college, but the Texans decided to shift him to outside linebacker. Although listed at 6-5, 300 pounds on the roster, Kamalu is extremely mobile.
His role will expand now that outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus is out for the season with a torn pectoral. Kamalu had one tackle for a loss against the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday night after recording five tackles, two for losses and one sack as a rookie last season in four games and one start.