The Houston Texans were in a rebuilding phase last offseason in the secondary with Kareem Jackson, Kevin Johnson, and Tyrann Mathieu switching teams. Bradley Roby’s addition in free agency was a significant move at the time as the Texans changed in what they looked in cornerbacks.
The Texans were looking for a versatile defensive back that could match up with big physical possession receivers or fast vertical receivers that could get upfield in a hurry. At 27 years of age, Roby embodied those traits as he trailed the best receiver and showed the speed to stay step for step with the faster receivers in the league towards the end of the regular season.