Five Houston Texans players appear in ESPN top 100 rankings

Five Houston Texans players earned spots in the latest ESPN NFL top 100 player projections. Defensive ends Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. were both named inside the top 25, while Danielle Hunter secured the 39th position. Wide receiver Nico Collins ranked 44th, and cornerback Kamari Lassiter rounded out the group at number 91. The rankings follow a season in which Lassiter recorded four interceptions and seven tackles for loss. Houston prepares for its regular season opener against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday at Reliant Stadium. The team enters the matchup looking to build on defensive momentum, with projections suggesting continued contributions from key starters like Lassiter throughout the upcoming season.

• 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Texans Pro Bowl CB Kamari Lassiter named in ESPN's Top 100 players