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UH's Melvin Holland, Damien Parris work out for Texans

University of Houston defensive lineman Melvin Holland and offensive tackle Damien Parris worked out for the Texans on Saturday at their local prospect workout.

Holland is a junior college transfer from Navarro.

The 6-1, 300-pounder from Elkins High School bench pressed 225 pounds 26 times and ran the 40-yard dash in 5.3 seconds.

Parris played in eight games last season with one start.

Parris is a junior college transfer from Contra Costa in California.

The 6-6, 315-pounder played tight end in high school growing up in Miami.