Texans LB Christian Harris Houston's 'Most Under Appreciated' Player?

The Houston Texans selected linebacker Christian Harris in the third round of last year's NFL Draft. His first season in the league was good, but not spectacular. 

In 12 games Harris played in last year, starting 11, he registered 74 tackles, six for loss, three quarterback hits, one sack and one interception.

As the Texans embark on a new era under the leadership of new coach DeMeco Ryans and first-year quarterback C.J. Stroud, a ton of young players will be sporting Texans uniforms. 

Harris is one of those exciting young players that could help Houston find relevance once again. But his name isn't always brought up in conversations relating to the future of the team. That's why CBS Sports named Harris the most under-appreciated player for the Texans heading into the new season.

“A third-round Alabama product in 2022, Harris was busy in 11 rookie starts, chipping in all over the field with six tackles for loss, five pass deflections and three QB hits,” writes CBS Sports. “New coach DeMeco Ryans has since hailed his ‘God-given ability’ as a future three-down starter, signaling an expanded role — perhaps as a sort of coverage chess piece a la Fred Warner with the 49ers.”

Harris has an opportunity to be a game-changer on the roster, and the Texans hope he takes full advantage of that opportunity this upcoming season.

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