Christian Covington spent his rookie season with the Texans establishing himself as a quick presence across the line of scrimmage.
Although the former Rice standout defensive lineman didn't play a ton of snaps as he operated in a rotation, Covington flashed power, versatility and an ability to defeat blocks and penetrate the backfield.
The sixth-round draft pick finished the season with two sacks, four tackles for losses, four quarterback hits and eight tackles.
Now, the native of Vancouver, British Columbia is preparing for his second NFL season and is expected to have an increased role as he competes for the starting 3-4 defensive end spot vacated by Jared Crick after he signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Denver Broncos.