USC CB Jaylin Smith drafted in 3rd round by Texans

USC CB Jaylin Smith drafted in 3rd round by Texans

On a night when no USC players were expected to hear their names called in the NFL draft, Jaylin Smith’s phone rang. The Trojans cornerback was selected by the Houston Texans with the 33rd pick of the third round Friday night. USC had its streak of five consecutive drafts with a first-round pick end on Thursday night, and the second and third rounds weren’t predicted to yield any Trojans draftees in most mock drafts. The last time a USC player w…

Texans Collect No. 97 From Vikings

A flurry of trades is closing out Day 2 of the draft. The Texans are adding No. 97 from the Vikings, who are sliding down five spots. Minnesota will move into tonight’s final slot (No. 102) and add No. 142 as well. In addition to 97, Houston will add No. 187. The Texans chose USC cornerback Jaylin Smith at 97. Smith spent his entire four-year career with the Trojans, starting 32 of 43 games. His most productive campaign came in 2024, when he pos…