Texans Sign Third-Round CB Jaylin Smith

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that the Texans have signed third-round CB Jaylin Smith to a rookie contract on Wednesday. 

This is the first draft pick to sign their rookie deal with the Texans:

Smith, 21, was a three-year starter at USC. He was a third-team All-Big Ten selction during his final year in college.

The Texans drafted Smith with the No. 97 overall pick in the third round. The Texans are projected to sign Smith to a four-year, $6,158,328 contract that includes a $1,118,784 signing bonus.

During his college career, Smith recorded 182 tackles, three interceptions, two sacks, two forced fumbles and eight pass defenses over the course of 43 games and 32 starts.