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Houston Texans positional breakdown: Wide receiver

By Randy Gurzi

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) makes a catch as Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) defends during the first half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) makes a catch as Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) defends during the first half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 30, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) runs from New Orleans Saints inside linebacker David Hawthorne (57) in the first quarter of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) runs from New Orleans Saints inside linebacker David Hawthorne (57) in the first quarter of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

Another second-year receiver, Keith Mumphery

After taking Jaelen Strong in Round 3, the Texans had no other picks until the fifth round last season. Once on the board, they again decided to go for a receiver as they took Keith Mumphery out of Michigan State.

Vitals
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 216 pounds
Age: 23
Career receptions: 14
Career yards: 129
Career TDs: 0

Mumphery managed to play in 14 games in 2015 and was even credited with three starts. That was unexpected after the team moved up to get Strong, but Mumphery was trusted more by the staff and also contributed on special teams.

He was a return man for the team and while unspectacular (7.8 yards on 36 punt returns 24.1 on 14 kick returns), he was reliable in that he didn’t fumble the ball or make many mistakes.

On offense he was a decent route runner who wasn’t afraid to go over the middle and make catches while getting hit. Still, with all the additions it may be hard to find a role on offense for Mumphery, but he does have the edge over a player like Strong still since he has the in-game experience and the ability to help in several areas.

Season prediction: 20 receptions, 201 yards, 1 TD

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