Lost amidst all the hype of training camp starting was the fact that the Houston Texans signed a player to compete for a spot on the roster. Nose tackle Chris Neild was brought in, and could serve as an insurance policy if the current back up nose tackle Louis Nix III continues to struggle with staying healthy.
The best thing about following a team though is getting to know the players, no matter how long the stay ends up being. So with that said, who is Chris Neild?
Chris Neild – Nose Tackle – 6’2″ 328 pounds- 7th Round pick in 2011 from West Virginia
The Washington Redskins selected the big lineman after he played four seasons in West Virginia.