Jacob Harrison

Jacob Harrison

Joined: May 15, 2025

Jacob is a sportswriter covering the NFL, college football and basketball, and more. He has written professionally since 2019, covering the Alabama Crimson Tide, Pittsburgh Steelers, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and Michigan sports. He grew up in Alabama, where he graduated from the University of Alabama, and currently lives in Michigan.

Jul 23, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery (79) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Nov 26, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) is introduced before playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Oct 5, 2023; Ware, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) reacts during practice at Hanbury Manor Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jul 24, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) reacts after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Texans begin training camp with an update on their starting running back's health.

Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) is introduced before playing against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The Houston Texans' 2025 season is all about reaching and setting a new standard.

Oct 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Former Houston Texans JJ Watt waves to the fans during his Ring Of Honor Ceremony at halftime during the game between the Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The franchise hasn't been around for 25 years yet, but it still had some notable additions.

Dec 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) and center Jake Andrews (67) and quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) take the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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New Texans center Jake Andrews has an advantage in helping the Houston offensive line get back on track.

Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) runs onto the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Texans' young star edge rusher sounds poised for a dominant 2025 campaign.

Jun 10, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud speaks at a press conference after an NFL football minicamp at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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NFL minds still refuse to give CJ Stroud the benefit of the doubt after rocky sophomore season.

Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) in action during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Texans' biggest question mark heading into the 2025 season continues to inspire poor reviews.

Oct 5, 2023; Ware, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) reacts during practice at Hanbury Manor Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Houston's new wide receiver has a contract that is still being put under the microscope.

Oct 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Former Houston Texans JJ Watt speaks to the fans during his Ring Of Honor Ceremony at halftime during the game between the Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Houston's defense would have been an outright nightmare if they had gone in a different direction at the top of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans celebrates defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) sack against the Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) (not pictured) in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Houston's defensive line isn't without fault, but it is among the best in the league in recent rankings.

Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans embraces cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) after a Stingley interception during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Texans could use some veteran depth in the defensive backfield, and this veteran free agent might be a great fit.

Jun 10, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud speaks at a press conference after an NFL football minicamp at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

One of Houston's biggest rivals stood up for Stroud after his 2024 'struggles'.