Jordan Akins has played in seven of the Houston Texans’ 10 games this season, but has still bolstered a key element the offense already boasts.
The 2018 third-round tight end from Central Florida has run after the catch ability that are tremendous at the tight end position and complement what receivers Will Fuller, Randall Cobb, and Brandin Cooks already bring to the passing game.
“Akins has done a very nice job for us,” Crennel said. “He’s a hard worker, conscientious, and he’s able to catch the ball in that intermediate area a lot of times and if he has the step, he’s able to turn it up and gain the extra yards.”
On the season, Akins has provided the Texans with 22 catches for 275 yards and a touchdown. 128 of his receiving yards have been after the catch
“He’s athletic enough that he can break an arm tackle or he can step over a low tackle which then adds to the run after the catch,” Crennel said. “We’re very pleased with what he’s been able to do and how he’s been able to help us.”
The Texans can use Akin’s skills as they take on the Detroit Lions Thursday at 11:30 a.m. CT at Ford Field.
