While a lot of eyes are on Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, wide receiver Tank Dell and EDGE Will Anderson Jr., a few other players are getting after it in H-Town.
One who’s really stepped up this season is Blake Cashman. Drafted late in 2019, the 5th year linebacker is flourishing in Demeco Ryans’ defense, currently carrying a career-high 90.3 PFF grade. For those unfamiliar with PFF grades, 90s is pro bowl territory. Vaunted rookie phenom Will Anderson Jr.’s highest rating so far this season? 85.7.
So far in 2023, Cashman has 21 solo tackles, 10 assists, 6 tackles for loss and 1 interception.