Atascosita grad Kaylen Blaylock meets with hometown Texans at local prospect day
That included meeting with coach DeMeco Ryans, position coaches and doing some testing and taking a medical exam.“It was super nice,” Blaylock told KPRC 2. “It’s kind of surreal. I’ve always dreamed to be in the moment, to be in a position to be drafted, or signed to an NFL team, that’s been a dream as a kid.
“Walking up to the facility, I was just soaking it all in like ‘Man, I’m right here. I’m this much closer to making it and for it to be the hometown team, you can’t beat that. ‘Just 30 mhinutes from my house up the road. It was a great experience, and I really enjoyed it." Blaylock, the son of longtime trainer and former New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs running back Derrick Blaylock, was an all-district selection at Atascosita who was twice named the district special teams Most Valuable Player. He returned seven punts-kickoffs for touchdowns and intercepted five passes. Encouraging words from Ryans, a two-time Pro Bowl linebacker and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, was meaningful to Blaylock. “He was just telling us to just relax and enjoy the process like it shouldn’t be a stressful process, you shouldn’t be uptight,” Blaylock said. “He was like any shot that you get, whether you get drafted, drafted first round, drafted late round, undrafted, rookie minicamp invite, a shot is a shot. “He said, just take advantage of every opportunity you get, and just relax and enjoy the moment. Soak it all in. Be excited, but relax and enjoy it all, because not that many people get this get this opportunity.” At Furman, he recorded 76 tackles last season with two interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. He had 4 1/2 tackles for losses for the Paladins. The 5-foot-10, 203-pound Lindenwood transfer also returned punt and kickoffs. At Lindenwood after transferring from Sam Houston State, he had three interceptions in his first season. “I’m not the biggest guy, not the fastest guy, but I’m super instinctive,” Blaylock said. “I love breaking down a film and watching ways that I can get ahead of somebody. I’m studying you. I’m breaking it down. I’m gonna know your tendencies. “When I see something, I react, so I’m able to make up for a lot of like, steps in that way. I’m super instinctive. I’m a smart player, and I’m always around the ball. I feel like I’m super versatile. I could play any spot in the secondary and special teams. Versatility, instinctive and just being a student of the game.”“It’s Texas high school football,” he said. “I’ve seen a lot of talent. Growing up, I played against a lot of talent. When I got to college, it was like I played against a lot of kids in high school that ended up going to big colleges or Division I. So when I got there, it wasn’t a surprise, like the game wasn’t moving no faster or nothing, like I already knew what to expect. So playing Texas high school football definitely helped mold me into being prepared for this moment.”“Man, it’s super valuable,” Blaylock said. “Growing up, I didn’t know how valuable it was to have a dad that played at the level that I want to get to. I feel like growing up, you don’t really see it. The older I got, the more appreciative I was, like, how much he poured into us, just how good of a role model he was for us, like all my brothers.” At the Texans’ local day, the players arrived at 6 a.m. for breakfast followed by medical exams and some work in the weight room, including the force plate and hamstring Nordic tests.“We’ll be in the living room, chilling. with great spirits, good vibes, food, just enjoying the moment, having fun with it,” Blaylock said. “Whatever happens, happens. I’m a big believer. I’m a big religious guy, so I feel like whatever God has in store for me will be, I’m not gonna be too uptight about it or too stressed, we’re gonna be chilling in the living room.”Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.Aaron Wilson is an award-winning Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and www.click2houston.com. He has covered the NFL since 1997, including previous stints for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. This marks his 10th year covering the Texans after previously covering a Super Bowl winning team in Baltimore.Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save bigHouston, we have a DEAL! 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