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NFL Free Agency: 10 players the Houston Texans should target

By Randy Gurzi

Oct 25, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller (26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller (26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Brandon Boykin (25) against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Brandon Boykin (25) against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Brandon Boykin, CB Pittsburgh Steelers

Again, talent on the roster is no reason to ignore players during free agency or the draft. The Texans have Kevin Johnson, Kareem Jackson and Johnathan Joseph at the corner position. While it obviously isn’t a need, the team should look at upcoming free agent, Brandon Boykin.

The former Georgia Bulldog was originally a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and in his second season in the NFL, Boykin deflected 16 passes and had six interceptions. Oddly, he has been used only sparingly since then by both the Eagles and then the Steelers as well after he was traded away.

Boykin stands 5-foot-10 and 182 pounds and is an ideal fit as a nickel back who follows the slot receivers around. Against pass happy divisional rivals like the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars, it’s imperative to have as many good corners as possible.

While he does take gambles, Boykin will create turnovers. With eight interceptions and five forced fumbles in his career, the 25-year old corner has shown plenty of playmaking ability and still has many years left in the league.

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