On Monday evening, April 25th, a group NFL cheerleader hopefuls, the media and representatives of the Texans organization gathered at the Methodist Training Center for the final round of cheerleader tryouts. From a group of fifty-six, thirty-five were chosen to represent your Houston Texans. (Photos by Eric Sauseda / Houston Press)
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Cheerleader hopefuls gather together for the announcements -
There was definitely an air of suspense in the training center -
Fifty-six women competed for thirty-five NFL cheerleader spots -
The hopefuls gathered on one end of the red carpet -
Coach Alto greeted everyone and no time was wasted, she started announcing the 2016 squad -
Those selected walked the red carpet to receive their pom poms -
A cheerleader receives her pom poms -
Emily is a returning Houston Texans Cheerleader -
It’s a very happy walk down the red carpet -
Smiles abound -
Another 2016 Houston Texans Cheerleader -
Happiness is returning to do it again, Ashley is a returning cheerleader -
Thirty-five names were announced -
Congratulations -
Mallory is a Houston Texans Cheerleader -
Kelly S. is a returning cheerleader -
Taylor H. is a Houston Texans Cheerleader -
Taylor C. is a Houston Texans Cheerleader -
Yuki is a Houston Texans Cheerleader -
Lauren B. is a Houston Texans Cheerleader -
Kimberly is a returning cheerleader -
Some ran to receive their pom poms -
Another 2016 Houston Texans Cheerleader -
Another 2016 Houston Texans Cheerleader -
There were no more names to call, all spots had been filled -
The 2016 Houston Texans Cheerleaders -
The 2016 Houston Texans Cheerleaders -
There was much rejoicing -
Media interviews -
These ladies are two year veterans -
Veteran cheerleaders -
Media interviews -
First time NFL cheerleaders, the rookies -
Media interviews -
The Houston Texans Cheerleaders walk off the field -
The Houston Texans Cheerleaders walk off the field