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Ex-Cowboys WR Dez Bryant a mentor to Texans' Keke Coutee

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Growing up in Lufkin, Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee looked up to former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant

Eight years older than Coutee, Bryant set a high mark for Coutee to strive for a Lufkin High School.

They formed a bond that they've maintained.

"Me and Dez are very close," Coutee said.