The Texans hosted an All-UFL player yesterday. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the team worked out cornerback/returner Sean Fresch.
Fresch spent his entire five-year collegiate career at Rice, where he transformed into one of the team’s top defenders. He was especially productive between the 2023 and 2024 seasons, when he compiled 102 tackles, 16 passes defended, and an interception. He also made a name for himself on special teams, where he returned 24 punts for 200 yards between those two campaigns.
He continued that special teams prowess after joining the St. Louis Battlehawks for the 2026 UFL spring season. In 10 appearances, he returned 32 punts for 333 yards and three kickoffs for 85 yards, earning him All-league honors. He also contributed on defense, where he tallied 29 tackles, four pass breakups, and a pair of sacks.
As Wilson notes, the player brings some notable attributes to the table with a 4.40 40-yard dash time and a 41-inch vertical. Jaylin Noel led Houston’s return game in 2025 and is expected to lead the unit in 2026, but Fresch would provide the organization with another option. At the moment, Tremon Smith represents the team’s other return option.