Defensive end Charles Omenihu. Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Texans trade DL Charles Omenihu to 49ers

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Nov 2, 2021 1:36 PM ET

For much of the NFL season, it's been thought that the Houston Texans were going to be one of the biggest sellers at this year's trade deadline. On deadline day Tuesday, the Texans made their first significant move.

Sources: The #Texans are trading young pass-rusher Charles Omenihu to the #49ers in exchange for a future late-rounder. The former fifth rounder, who has been an intriguing trade name for weeks, has a new landing spot.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 2, 2021

Houston selected Charles Omenihu in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft after the pass rusher grew up in Texas and then spent four seasons playing for the University of Texas Longhorns.

During his rookie season, Omenihu recorded 13 tackles, five quarterback hits, 3.0 sacks and two forced fumbles in 14 games. Last year he started five of the 15 contests that he played in and upped his numbers to 17 tackles, 16 QB hits and 4.0 sacks.

Through six games this season, including two starts, Omenihu has posted 11 tackles and three QB hits.

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Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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