23. player. 10. Brock Osweiler doesn’t look like he’s going to be the reason the Houston Texans win a lot of games. The only way they can balance things out is by continuing to load up on defense. One sore spot on an otherwise solid unit is inside linebacker. Brian Cushing is no longer the player he was four years ago. Injuries have taken a toll on his body. It might be time to think about finding a replacement who can give them more versatility.
<p>Reuben Foster is lower on the ladder of the key players named in that history-making Alabama defense. Yet he might be their most important. The inside linebacker has drawn comparisons to Patrick Willis. He’s a tough, instinctive and aggressive player who fills run gaps and makes tackles. His athleticism allows him to flow sideline to sideline to chase down ball carriers. He also has enough speed to function in coverage, allowing him to stay on the field.</p>. ILB. Alabama. Reuben Foster