Houston Texans positional breakdown: Offensive line

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Aug 20, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Karim Barton (63) during the game against the Buffalo Bills at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

Guard: Karim Barton

A Jamaican native with a rough past, Karim Barton looks for a shot to prove he is worthy of a roster spot with the Texans.

Vitals
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 315
Age: 24

After playing collegiately at Morgan State, Barton was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles before ending up with the Cleveland Browns and finally the Texans. He is probably a long shot to make the team, but don’t count him out just yet.

Sep 13, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle David Quessenberry (77) on the sideline during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Guard: David Quessenberry

If nothing else, David Quessenberry is a fighter as evidenced by his continued battle against cancer.

Vitals
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 307
Age: 25

It was disheartening to watch as head coach Bill O’Brien told Quessenberry that 2015 would not be the season he gets back on the field and his comeback had to wait one more season.

Now hopefully the inspirational player can make his mark on the team and finally become the player he wants to be. The odds aren’t in his favor as he’s way down the depth chart, but he’s beaten larger odds already in life.

Center: Greg Mancz

Greg Mancz was undrafted out of Toledo in 2015 and appeared in just three games for the Texans.

Vitals
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 301 Pounds
Age: 24

Next: Houston Texans positional breakdown: RB

He was considered to have less than ideal strength heading into the NFL as a rookie, but was known for being a smart technician. He could surprise some people after a year of working with NFL strength coaches, but would have to beat out Tony Bergstrom for the job.

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