Johnson, Ryans host mini-camp for kids

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans and cornerback Dunta Robinson speak with some of the kids at the conclusion of the mini-camp.



Wide receiver Andre Johnson tries to find room to pass around a pesky defender.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson searches for an open receiver.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans gets set to throw long.

A group of kids does the required five pushups for a turnover.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson shares a laugh with a few of the children during a water break.

Cornerback Dunta Robinson tries to pry the ball away from a determined receiver.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans checks the ball carrier's form by trying to swat the ball out of his hands.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson looks on during an agility drill.

Some of the stations used tennis balls instead of footballs to emphasize hand-eye coordination.

Linebacker Morlon Greenwood throws in some words of encouragement in the huddle.




Linebacker DeMeco Ryans gets focused as he prepares to take part in a footwork drill with one of the campers.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson helps a happy camper roll up his pant legs.


Linebacker DeMeco Ryans watches a camper perform an agility drill.

From left: Texans cornerback Fred Bennett, linebackers Marcus Richardson, DeMeco Ryans and Morlon Greenwood, and wide receivers David Anderson and Andre Johnson.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson stretches in unison with the group.


Linebacker DeMeco Ryans gives some stretching pointers.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans loosens up as well.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson gets limber alongside campers prior to drills taking place.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans brings up the rear of the run.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson joins in on the run.

The physical activity began with a warm-up lap around the track surrounding the field.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson and linebacker DeMeco Ryans speak to the children about the importance of developing character and working as a team in a pep talk to begin the camp.

Wide receiver Andre Johnson (second row, center) and linebacker DeMeco Ryans (second row, right) hosted more than 250 children at their free football mini-camp at Butler Stadium on Saturday.