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Houston Texans positional breakdown: Running back

By Randy Gurzi

Nov 22, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy (76) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller (26) during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy (76) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller (26) during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 27, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans fullback Jay Prosch (45) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back D.J. Swearinger (36) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans fullback Jay Prosch (45) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back D.J. Swearinger (36) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

The starter: Jay Prosch

Jay Prosch was a sixth-round pick out of Auburn in 2014 and is a true throwback player. He’s the kind of fullback fans love as he seeks the would-be-tacklers and hits them head on.

Vitals

Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 256 pounds
Age: 23
Career rushing yards: 33
Career rushing TDs: 0

While Prosch does his job well, most people may not know it because Houston hardly utilizes a fullback. He won’t put up gaudy numbers (or any really) but he will do what’s asked whether it be on offense or special teams.

Season prediction: 25 yards rushing, 1 TD (yes, his first career touchdown!)

Sep 26, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Southern California Trojans fullback Soma Vainuku (31) celebrates following the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Southern California Trojans fullback Soma Vainuku (31) celebrates following the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

The hopeful: Soma Vainuku, FB

The undrafted kid out of USC, Soma Vainuku has NFL bloodlines as he is the cousin of Cincinnati Bengals linebacker (and fellow Trojan) Rey Maualuga.

Vitals

Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 246 pounds
Age: 23
Career rushing yards: 148 (USC)
Career rushing TDs: 3 (USC)

On the field Vainuku is known for two things. One is being a special teams stud, as evidenced by his three career punt blocks for the Trojans. Another is his rough style of play which led to too many penalties despite limited time on the field.

Next: Houston Texans positional breakdown: QB

He is tough, he is nasty and his style could lead him to becoming a fan favorite. In the end, it may not be enough to unseat Prosch for the lone fullback spot.

Season prediction: Released before 53-man roster is finalized

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