Every NFL team’s most underrated offensive weapon entering 2020

Houston Texans: Kahale Warring

The Houston Texans’ weapons are pretty well-known at this point. The tandem of Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson was scrapped together after Lamar Miller went down with an injury, DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller, and Kenny Stills were the predominant threats in three-wide receiver sets, and Jordan Akins and Darren Fells filled out the tight end group.

However, there is one player among the skill position group that fans should look out for: Kahale Warring. Warring was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Texans, with the hope that he would solve their dilemma at tight end. Fells and Akins were serviceable, but Houston wanted a positional advantage that could grow with Deshaun Watson.

Warring didn’t play at all in 2019, as he was placed on Injured Reserve before the season began. However, his 6-6, 250-pound frame and college average of 12.5 yards per reception give credence to the notion that he could see extended action as the predominant tight end in 2020. He could be an added red-zone threat along with Hopkins and provide a much-needed safety blanket for Watson.

Warring didn’t have much production at college given he played multiple sports such as basketball and soccer before joining as a walk-on at SDSU; however, his quickness, athleticism, and ability to make contested catches make him a possible breakout candidate who is virtually unknown among the general public.