Texan TE coach sees pass-catching progress from C.J. Fiedorowicz

For a tight end who specializes in blocking, C.J. Fiedorowicz proved he was effective at the other overlooked aspect of his job description.

Catching passes.

Although the 6-6, 262-pound former All-Big Ten Conference selection wasn't utilized a lot in that capacity, Fiedorowicz caught 17 passes last season while being targeted just 23 times.

It was enough of a work sample to suggest that Fiedorowicz could be more productive if granted more opportunities to operate downfield.

"I think he's really effective blocking, and I think the thing is sometimes he's a little underrated as a pass-catcher just because maybe all the stats aren't there," Texans tight ends coach John Perry said of Fiedorowicz, a…