‘What hard work looks like, proud of him,’ Texans receiver Xavier Hutchinson catches first two NFL touchdowns
I’m really happy for Hutchinson. He was really good during the camp and you could tell that he was ready to take the next step. His hard world during the offseason really paid off.
“It felt good, man,” Hutchinson told KPRC 2. “I was joking around with the guys earlier this week that it felt like me and the end zone were allergic to each other. So, to get it, it felt great. It’s all glory to these guys in the locker room, who just keep the confidence in our teammates.”
Throughout this year, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans has consistently praised Hutchinson for his blue-collar work ethic and professionalism as one of the team’s most improved players.
“Hutch is the guy who has shown what hard work looks like,” Ryans said. “You don’t get a lot of credit. He’s getting better in the background. A lot of people don’t see it, but Hutch is one of the hardest working guys on our team.
Hutchinson and Stroud have built a strong connection and timing.
And that was on display on his touchdowns. “First one, I was super nervous,” Hutchinson said. “I knew I was wide open, and it’s always the ones when you’re wide open that you’re a little nervous. But once I caught the ball, it was kind of over with.
“I kind of blacked out a little bit. I had to do my little dance I’ve been preparing for three years now, and it just felt good. My second touchdown felt natural, and you start to just think I can go get another one.
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