- Houston Texans head coach, Bill O'Brien, expressed his thoughts on the team's conditioning and made it clear that the rookies as a group needed to improve this area heading into the OTAs. O'Brien has stated plainly that the new Texans players haven't seen anything yet in regard to the Texas weather. But he did praise the rookies for their effort and attention to detail in meetings. O'Brien pointed out how EZ Nwachukwu, Jace Davis, and Travis Labhart are good examples for the rookies to follow during this mini-camp. All three have been in the Texans system for over a year and are examples of the dedication needed to make it in the NFL for the first year players in the organization.

- Rookie cornerback, Kevin Johnson, put on display today why he was the top overall selection for the Texans. Looking refreshed from the day before, Johnson's practice was much more controlled and he put his coverage skills on display. He also showed some of his turn-and-run speed on a deep ball that was intended for a receiver who he was covering. Johnson was able to get over the top of the receiver, causing an incompletion. It was a positive step for the first-round rookie to put together a good day after a slow start on day one.

- Basketball conversion project and tryout player, Ross Travis, is giving something the Texans something to think about. The 6'6", 235 lb. tight end has not played football since his freshman year in high school, but Travis has shown that he can be a coachable player and, with his soft hands, put on a catching display today in seven-on-seven sessions. Travis might have an advantage with his limited football background, in that he developed no bad habits while playing in college. He has picked up routes quickly and, most importantly, has shown he can catch the football with his athletic frame. While in Houston on a tryout basis, Travis will have to put together one more solid day to be offered a contract.

- Slowed by cramps on day one, Kurtis Drummond had a much more productive day two. Drummond looked much more in control, understanding the scheme and his responsibilities in the secondary. He had an interception while playing center field on a deep ball intended for a streaking wide receiver. This is what made Drummond successful in the collegiate ranks and it was good to see him display the ball-hawking skills that a safety needs to exhibit.

- Reshard Cliett continues to impress on the field defensively. Cliett has shown that he has the ability to run and cover backs and tight ends in the passing game. His ability to cover ground in a hurry is a plus for a team who has lacked speed in the middle of the defense for years. It will still take time to see how physically he can play, but Cliett's athletic ability affords him a high likelihood of landing him a roster spot.

- Undersized UDFA Chandler Worthy showed up on day two in the receiving game and also made returning punts in high winds look easy. Worthy has a second gear to run by defenders and has caught the ball at a high rate the past two days. Currently a long shot to make the roster, he will have to continue showing his value in catching the football and in the return game.

- 6'5", 243 lb. Carlos Thompson is making the conversion from defensive end to outside linebacker for the Texans. The switch is going better than expected, especially in how he has looked with movement skills off the edge. Thompson has work to do, competing with Lynden Trail and Tony Washington in his position group. The three have collectively been the highlight of rookie mini-camp with their size and overall athletic ability.

- Arriving to Houston late last night, punter Will Johnson, a Texas native, put on a display showing off his leg strength. Johnson was consistently punting the ball with a hang time hovering near five seconds for the majority of practice. His overall strength for a kicker is impressive and he showed his versatility while kicking field goals today. With a strong wind crossing the practice field, Johnson stepped up and kicked a near-perfect field goal session.

- The Texans lost their first rookie to injury in defensive end James Rouse. The former Marshall defensive star tore his achilles tendon early in day one of practice. The injury will keep him out for the season and more than likely will open up a contract spot for the Texans.