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AAF: 5 standouts the Houston Texans should watch now

By Avery Duncan

DALLAS, TX - AUGUST 30: Garrett Gilbert #11 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs throws the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on August 30, 2013 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - AUGUST 30: Garrett Gilbert #11 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs throws the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on August 30, 2013 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 18: Andrew Tiller #61 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 18: Andrew Tiller #61 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Andrew Tiller, OG, Orlando Apollo

You have to give credit to the big men up front for helping Steve Spurrier’s Orlando Apollo’s to starting off 3-0. Although Andrew Tiller is 29-years-old, he’s appeared to have added some growth to his game after jumping from NFL practice squad to NFL practice squad throughout his career.

Against the Memphis Express in Week 3, the 6-4, 323-pound Tiller ranked as Pro Football Focus‘ top ranked left guard with a 77.4 grade. More impressively, Tiller had an 88.4 pass protection grade against a highly ranked defensive line which was the highest rank for any guard through the AAF season after three weeks.

The reason the Texans should be interested in Apollo is for the reason that they need to try anything to make their offensive line improved from last season and if that means giving a 29-year-old player from the AAF chance then why not?

Tiller is an older product in the AAF, which might scare away some teams. His poor mobility might do that as well, but for the Texans, adding talent on the offensive line should be a priority. Giving a shot to a guard that has done well in minor league football might be a low risk option.

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