The Houston Texans have confirmed their 53-man roster, which now features undrafted rookie defensive end Sabastian Harsh. Initially considered a long shot to make the team, Harsh's dedication and impressive performances during the preseason ultimately earned him a spot.
In a recent interview on Texans radio, Harsh shared his feelings of anxiety leading up to the roster announcement, stating, "I talked to my mom, and my dad and I was just kind of waiting for a phone call... Then I seen the roster get released, and I was like, Oh my gosh. Like, that is pretty cool, man."
After missing the first preseason game due to injury, Harsh rebounded with a standout performance against the Carolina Panthers, recording three tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, two quarterback hits, and one pass breakup. Head coach DeMeco Ryans noted Harsh's potential contributions in both pass rushing and run defense as key factors in his selection.
Despite this achievement, Harsh remains focused on growth, saying, "Even still now, like, I haven't done it yet. So, still got a lot more work to do." As the regular season approaches, he will have the opportunity to learn from experienced edge rushers Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, with many watching to see how he impacts the Texans' defense in the 2026 season.
