HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There are still nine rookies on the Houston Texans' roster, and they'll have their first opportunity this weekend to show the coaches and fans what they've got as the team takes on the Minnesota Vikings on the road.

In this week's "Countdown to Kickoff," ABC13's Greg Bailey caught up with one of them, rookie wide receiver Jaylin Noel, to see how he's adjusting to the NFL.

But the Texans have another group of athletes getting in shape for the regular season right here in Houston.

ABC13's Bob Slovak will take us inside the Houston Texans Cheerleaders training camp.

By the way, what does it take to be a Texans cheerleader?

Grit and determination. That's according to cheer coach Casey Alberts.

"We always say hustle and heart sets them apart," Alberts told ABC13.

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