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ArticleBengals vs. Texans: 5 questions with Battle Red BlogSeptember 19, 2026

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A deep cut could be Marlin Klein, their second-round pick. He has a ton of athleticism for a tight end, but is still raw. If he is guarded one-on-one by a linebacker or safety, it could be a mismatch.

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Klein's athleticism could create mismatches vs. linebackers despite raw status.

Marlin Klein, the Texans' second-round pick at tight end, has 'a ton of athleticism' but is still raw, according to Scott Barzilla. Barzilla identifies him as a potential mismatch if he is guarded one-on-one by a linebacker or safety, making him a deep-cut X-factor for Week 2.