10 things to know about Texans offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson

He was a Texan in college, and now he's a Texan in the NFL. Meet Fort Worth native and Houston Texans linebacker E.J. Speed.

He grew up in San Diego, went to college at Stanford and is entering his sixth NFL season in 2025. Meet Texans defensive lineman Casey Toohill.

He has a brother in the NFL, a father coaching college football and he shares a birthday with Britney Spears. Meet Houston Texans linebacker Nick Niemann.

He rang up 9.5 sacks three years ago, he shares a birthday with The Undertaker and he comes to town from the Chicago Bears. Meet Houston Texans defensive end Darrell Taylor.

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He was born in Germany, plays fullback and co-owns a football team in Stuttgart. Meet Houston Texans fullback Jakob Johnson.

He's a rancher, he owns a Super Bowl ring and he's been a Pro Bowler. Meet Houston Texans offensive lineman Trent Brown.

He's a Louisiana native who won a National Championship with the Crimson Tide, and has started 101 NFL regular season games. Meet Houston Texans offensive lineman Cam Robinson.

His nickname is "1-Way", he's an Alabama native, and he's back for his second go-round as a Houston Texan. Meet cornerback and special-teamer Tremon Smith. 

He was an elite sprinter in high school, he's won a BCS Title and Super Bowl ring, and has the same birthday as the lead singer of Hoobastank. Meet Houston Texans cornerback Ronald Darby.

He was a valedictorian, his birthday is the same as a very important day in Texans franchise history, and he's a North Carolina native. Meet Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios.