Ross Blacklock has been a misfit commodity for the two seasons.
The Houston Texans drafted the former TCU product in Round 2 of the 2020 NFL draft — the draft that occurred during the COVID-19 lockdowns. After the NFL Scouting Combine, there were hardly any pro days, no 30 visits, and certainly no offseason workouts. Blacklock didn’t step on the practice field with his new team until August for training camp.
In 2021, the Texans switched from a 3-4 defense to a Tampa 2, kicking Blacklock inside to play the three-technique defensive tackle.