Sheldon Rankins
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Sheldon Rankins is a defensive tackle for the Houston Texans, aged 32. This season: Solo Tackles: 8 (Tied-303rd); Sacks: 2 (Tied-53rd); Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-146th); Interceptions: 0 (Tied-103rd). Latest: Rankins agreed to a two-year extension with the Texans on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Profile
- Team: Houston Texans
- Position: Defensive Tackle
- Number: 98
- Age: 32
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 305 lbs
- Born: Covington, GA
- College: Louisville
- Draft: 2016: Rd 1, Pk 12 (NO)
- Experience: 11th Season
Season
- Solo Tackles: 8 (Tied-303rd)
- Sacks: 2 (Tied-53rd)
- Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-146th)
- Interceptions: 0 (Tied-103rd)
Recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct 2026 | vs JAX | W 34-31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 11 Oct 2026 | @ TEN | W 26-3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 4 Oct 2026 | vs DAL | L 34-30 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | @ IND | L 19-17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 20 Sept 2026 | vs CIN | L 20-6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 13 Sept 2026 | vs BUF | L 36-31 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 Defense
| TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 16 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Projected | 45 | 23 | 23 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 Games | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 298 | 179 | 119 | 35.5 | 5 | 4 | 45 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 34 | 50 | 0 |
Questions
What team does Sheldon Rankins play for?
The Houston Texans, as a defensive tackle.
How is Sheldon Rankins doing this season?
Solo Tackles 8 (Tied-303rd in the league); Sacks 2 (Tied-53rd in the league); Forced Fumbles 0 (Tied-146th in the league); Interceptions 0 (Tied-103rd in the league).