Rice defensive end Cheta Ozougwu is this year's Mr. Irrelevant after the Texans took him with the 254th and final pick of the NFL draft Saturday. The "irrelevant" moniker is traditionally given to the last pick. "It's a big relief," Ozougwu said. "I'm blessed to have this opportunity. No matter what was going to be the outcome, whether it's free agency or being the last pick or being a fifth-round pick, I just wanted the opportunity to play the game."

Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson has gotten a clean bill of health after battling a high-ankle sprain in his right foot during the 2010 season. Johnson told the Miami Hurricane that he recently received medical clearance after having arthroscopic surgery on Jan. 12. "I started (training) a little later this year because of a little ankle surgery that I had," Johnson said. "That's pretty much it, but (the lockout) hasn't changed anything as far as me training. I just got cleared by the doctor, but that's the only thing that has held me back a little bit."

Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans announced Thursday that he's endowing a scholarship in his name at the University of Alabama, his alma mater, according to an NFL.com report. Ryans, who has started for the Texans since they selected him in the second round of the 2006 draft, pledged $300,000 for the scholarship, which will go to a Crimson Tide football player studying in the university's Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration.

Matt Leinart, who is looking for an opportunity to fight for a starting job, still hopes to prove he's not a bust. Leinart was Houston's third-string quarterback last season. "Houston helped me get my confidence back, being around great coaches and a great team," said Leinart, was the 10th overall pick by the Cardinals in 2006. "I am not going to give up. I am not going to say it has been unfair, but I am just hoping for the opportunity to come."