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Texans safety Lonnie Ballentine still sidelined

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. -- For imposing Texans safety Lonnie Ballentine, there have been two kinds of luck when it comes to injuries: hard and none.

Since the Texans drafted the former Memphis standout as the final pick of the draft and Mr. Irrelevant, injuries have derailed his career.

He's been limited to four games, three tackles and one pass deflection since joining the team in 2014, spending each of the past three seasons on injured reserve.

Ballentine has prototypical size at 6-3, 215 pounds, outstanding speed with a time of 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash and an aggressive, hard-hitting style.