The NFL is not an easy league to compete in, as competition is always intense with rookies, superstars, and veterans all competing to earn that elusive roster spot on an NFL team's 53-man roster. While many of our favorite big names continue to make headlines during the preseason, there are quite a few under-the-radar guys making names for themselves and will likely earn that coveted final roster spot in 2026. Fields was drafted in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft and is already making a nice impression on the field for the New York Giants by hauling in three receptions for 34 yards and scoring a touchdown in their preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings.

Houston Texans safety Kamari Ramsey was selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft after playing the 2024 and 2025 season with the USC Trojans.

Texans new safety Reed Blankenship have been impressed by fellow safeties Kamari Ramsey and Jayden Reed during the preseason, saying Ramsey "put on a show" against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Rookie safety Kamari Ramsey got his first interception in the NFL to give the Texans the chance to score just before halftime.

Can Texans rookie defensive back Kamari Ramsey carve out enough sub-package work to matter in IDP redraft leagues?

Fresh off a strategic draft-day trade, Houston’s rookie defensive anchors must stifle Josh Allen's explosive offense to prove this revamped roster is a legitimate AFC powerhouse.

Fifth-round pick Kamari Ramsey is gaining momentum as a potential defensive steal, leveraging elite versatility and frame to crack Houston’s deep secondary and outshine his draft pedigree.

The Houston Texans addressed their defensive back depth in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting standout Kamari Ramsey 141st overall. Ramsey spent his first two collegiate seasons with UCLA and the final two with USC, totaling 133 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, 11 pass breakups, and two forced […] The post Houston Texans: 5th-Round Backup Could Outperform Draft Expectations appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

And then, there were three players for the Houston Texans who needed to be signed to long-term deals entering the 2026 NFL season.