Texans Sign Two More Draft Picks

Originally posted on NFLTradeRumors.co
By Jonathan Comeaux | Last updated 5/9/24

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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