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Jalen Pitre The Underrated Nickel Safety | Houston Texans News
Jalen Pitre is the unsung hero of the Houston Texans’ defense — a versatile nickel defender who’s tackling like a linebacker, shutting down tight ends and slot receivers, and helping the team reach the playoffs three times with two division titles. A former Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, he’s the Texans’ only slot defender, excelling at stopping the run while locking down receivers — a role that’s so unique, it’s actually hurting his chances for safety awards. Despite being a first-team All-Pro vote-getter last year, he missed ESPN’s top safety list, with scouts calling him a “nickel…
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