Texans trade up to No. 75 to take Christian Harris

Alabama linebacker Christian Harris was drafted by the Houston Texans with the No. 75 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Texans trade up to No. 75 pick to select Alabama LB Christian Harris

Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors | By Ely Allen | Last updated 4/29/22

For the second time in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Texans made a move to slip up past the Ravens, this time selecting Alabama linebacker Christian Harris with the No. 75 overall pick.

Harris has been top five in the Crimson Tide’s defense for tackles each of the last three years. The 21-year-old racked up 27 tackles for loss and 10 sacks over his college career, adding 15 quarterback hurries and 3 forced fumbles along the way.

Harris was expected to be selected somewhere in the second round, so the Texans didn’t hesitate when they saw him inching ever closer to a Ravens team that certainly could use an upgrade at linebacker.

In order to acquire the Broncos No. 75 pick, the Texans had to part ways with their No. 80 and No. 162 picks.

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