Head coach Bill O'Brien said Foreman needs to do some work to get into ideal football shape, The Houston Chronicle's Aaron WIlson reports.
Listed at 249 pounds for his final collegiate season, Foreman checked in at 233 pounds at the combine -- still tied for the second-heaviest among running backs -- and then ran a 4.45 second 40-yard dash at the University of Texas pro day. His pre-draft workouts likely emphasized dropping weight and improving his 40 time, and while the Texans surely are glad to have a slimmed-down version of the young running back, they probably want him to shift his focus toward improving his strength and stamina. Foreman just recently turned 21 years old and only caught 13 passes in his college career, but his impressive combination of size and speed should give him an immediate shot to unseat Alfred Blue as the top backup to Lamar Miller. The third-round selection (No. 89 overall) could also be in the mix for short-yardage and goal-line work.