Tyler Ervin joins Lamar Miller in Texans' backfield

The Houston Texans have selected running back Tyler Ervin out of San Jose State in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Houston continues to add weapons for Brock Osweiler to work with. After drafting a pair of explosive receivers earlier in the draft, the Texans now add Ervin to try to help replace Arian Foster.

Ervin will likely back up Lamar Miller this season.

Tyler Ervin Bio

Position: RB
School: San Jose State
College Experience: Senior
Height: 5-10
Weight: 192 lbs.

Strengths

• Extremely fast. Posted the second-best 40-yard-dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine.
• Despite his lean frame, isn't afraid to run between tackles.
• Shows great burst running through the hole.
• Can make defenders miss in space.
• Excelled as a slot receiver and return specialist. Holds the San Jose State career record for kick-return yardage (2,374), kicks returned (101), and kick returns for a touchdown (three).

Weaknesses

• Lacks prototypical size for an NFL running back and can be pushed around by defenders.
• Needs to be more patient at times and allow things to develop.
• Had injury issues early on in college career.

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