Houston Texans positional breakdown: Cornerbacks

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Nov 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive back Charles James (31) breaks up the pass to New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) during the second half of a game at NRG Stadium. Houston won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

Charles James II

An absolute fan favorite after showing off his personality on ‘Hard Knocks’, Charles James II originally failed to make the team in 2015 and was on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. In October he was waived by Baltimore and came back to Houston.

Vitals
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 179 Pounds
Age: 26
Career tackles: 23
Career interceptions: 0

The reason James was let go was mostly due to his lack of size and the players ahead of him. What got him brought back is his mentality as a fighter on the field. He can never be counted out, but most likely would need a huge preseason to knock Buoye out of his position.

James also has no more practice squad eligibility as he has now been in the NFL for three seasons. If Houston carries just four corners, James could be the odd man out.

2016 season prediction: Cut before 53-man roster is finalized

Aug 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive back Robert Nelson (42) at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Robert Nelson

Nearly identical in stature to Charles James, Robert Nelson will also be vying for a job in the Texans secondary.

Vitals
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 175 Pounds
Age: 26
Career tackles: 0
Career interceptions: 0

Undrafted in 2014 out of Arizona State University, Nelson has been a member of the Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals. He was signed to the Texans practice squad last season, but never suited up for a regular season game.

Nelson has recorded no stats in seven career games.

2016 season prediction: Cut before 53-man roster is finalized

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