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Texans rookie LT Martinas Rankin: 'No fear, I belong here'

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When Texans offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson broke his left ankle Sunday during a loss to the New England Patriots, it triggered a line shuffle and tested the readiness of a rookie.

A third-round draft pick from Mississippi State, Martinas Rankin stepped in at left tackle when left tackle Julién Davenport shifted to right tackle to replace Henderson.