The Texans' first unofficial depth chart, released in advance of their preseason opener at Carolina on Saturday, contains no huge surprises.
Teams generally defer, at this stage, to the veteran over the rookie -- if not in the rotation or play time, at least on paper.
Here are a few items of note:
Fourth-rounder Keshawn Martin is listed as a second-team receiver behind Andre Johnson, ahead of Lestar Jean.
Veteran Bryant Johnson is listed as a No. 2 receiver behind Kevin Walter, and ahead of third-round pick DeVier Posey.
First-round outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus is listed as the weakside backup behind Connor Barwin.
Second-year outside linebacker Bryan Braman is listed as the backup on the strong side behind Brooks Reed.
Alan Ball is listed as the backup to left cornerback Kareem Jackson, who platooned with the departed Jason Allen last season.
Veteran kicker Shayne Graham is listed ahead of fifth-rounder Randy Bullock.