Texans' Jordan Akins anticipates versatile role

Jordan Akins is accustomed to operating in more than one capacity.

Listed as a tight end on the Texans' roster, the former minor league baseball player also has lined up as a slot receiver and fullback.

Akins' versatility is expected to be utilized even more during his second NFL season along with his teammates.

"I would say slot receiver," Akins said. "Special teams as well, up-back, punt return as well as fullback. Just moving us around, I think we can create more mismatches. All of our tight ends bring a different set of skills.

"You have speed, you have the thump and you have a little bit of both with (rookie) Kahale (Warring). I think coach (Bill O'Brien) is doing a great job of moving us…