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Creating The Houston Texans’ Mount Rushmore

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Houston Texans: Creating The Team's Mount Rushmore

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Mount Rushmore has become the symbolic shrine where the best of the best reside over all others. For any list involving a Mount Rushmore, there can be many good and deserving candidates, but it's usually limited to four. Greatness and the Houston Texans have not meshed together in their short time in the NFL, but the franchise has had several standout players. Here now is the Houston Texans' Mount Rushmore.

4. TE Owen Daniels

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4. TE Owen Daniels

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Daniels is the second-most prolific pass catcher in Texans' history. In eight seasons, Daniels had 385 receptions for 4,617 yards and 29 touchdowns. Daniels also made the Pro Bowl twice.

3. Arian Foster

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3. Arian Foster

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An undrafted free agent in 2009, Arian Foster is the most prolific running back in Texans' history. In six seasons, Foster has made four Pro Bowls, has over 6,000 rushing yards and has scored 65 combined touchdowns.

2. J.J. Watt

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2. J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt Texans
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Watt is the best defensive player in the NFL today, and is slowly building his case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Watt has made three Pro Bowl appearances in his first four seasons, and hasn't missed a single game yet. Statistically, Watt has scored two defensive touchdowns, three offensive touchdowns and has 57 career sacks.

1. Andre Johnson

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1. Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson Texans
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Johnson is the greatest player in Texans' history, and will be their first player elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Johnson has made seven Pro Bowls, has caught 1,012 passes for 13,597 yards, and has 64 career touchdowns. Johnson also has been a First-Team All-Pro twice.

Honorable Mentions

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Honorable Mentions

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Here are some of the names who just missed the cut:

DeMeco Ryans
Mario Williams
Brian Cushing
Duane Brown
Matt Schaub

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

Brian Kalchik is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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