According to Aaron Wilson , the Texans have agreed to terms with sixth-round DE Solomon Byrd to a four-year, $4.119 million rookie contract that includes a $99,992 signing bonus.
Houston is also signing seventh-round DE Marcus Harris to his four-year rookie deal on Thursday, per Wilson.
The Texans now have six draft picks under contract including:
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 2 | 42 | Kamari Lassiter | CB | |
| 2 | 59 | Blake Fisher | OT | |
| 3 | 78 | Calen Bullock | S | |
| 4 | 123 | Cade Stover | TE | Signed |
| 6 | 188 | Jamal Hill | LB | Signed |
| 6 | 205 | Jawhar Jordan | RB | Signed |
| 7 | 238 | Solomon Byrd | DE | Signed |
| 7 | 247 | Marcus Harris | DT | Signed |
| 7 | 249 | LaDarius Henderson | G | Signed |
Byrd, 24, was a two-year starter at USC after transferring from Wyoming as a redshirt junior. He earned an honorable mention for All-Pac 12 honors in 2023.
During his college career, Byrd appeared in 51 games and recorded 164 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss, 20 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three pass defenses.
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