REPORT: The Houston Texans Signed Their 3rd-Round Pick to a Rookie Contract.
The safety position for the Houston Texans battled injuries last season. Jimmie Ward missed seven regular season games and the playoffs with a hip, hamstring, concussion, and a strained quadriceps. Eric Murray missed 11 regular season games and the playoffs with a meniscus injury. Finally, M.J. Stewart missed nine regular season games and the playoffs with a shoulder injury.
The Texans drafted a safety in the 3rd round, hoping to stabilize their depth.
The Houston Texans drafted a safety in the 3rd round
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Feb 28, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio speaks at a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-
The Texans drafted Calen Bullock in the 3rd round, 78th overall of the 2024 NFL Draft.
He signed his rookie contract.
Calen Bullock signed his rookie contract
Calen Bullock reaches up for an interception against Pac-12 Rival Arizona State. Credit: Joe Camporeale-
Bullock signed a 4-year rookie contract worth $5.856 million with a $1.079 million signing bonus.
He spent three seasons in Southern California.
Calen Bullock spent three seasons with the USC Trojans
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Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins tight end Hudson Habermehl (81) scores a touchdown against USC Trojans safety Calen Bullock (7) during the fourth quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
Bullock committed to the Trojans as a four-star recruit for the 2021 season. He would have a great career with the team, playing 38 games and starting 32, with 151 tackles, nine interceptions, two pick-sixes, and 15 pass deflections.
Bullock played 12 games, starting 12 in 2023, with 63 tackles, two interceptions, one pick-six, seven pass deflections, and a 71.5 PFF Grade. He allowed 26 receptions on 44 targets for 282 yards, five touchdowns, and a 97.0 passer rating. He had an 82.2 coverage grade, a 49.0 run defense grade, and a 15.9% forced incompletion rate per PFF. The Pac-12 named him to their All-Pac-12 First Team.
Lance Zierlein did a scouting report on Calen Bullock
