USC Trojans former cornerback Jaylin Smith has signed his rookie contract with the Houston Texans, becoming the first member ...

Houston makes the Trojans senior and former Alemany High star the 97th overall pick Friday night. Smith will be reunited with former USC teammate Calen Bullock, a Texans safety.

The Houston Texans traded up to select USC cornerback Jaylin Smith with the No. 97 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft on Friday. Here's what to know about the newest member of ...

and meanwhile Smith probably lacks the frame to continue playing as a slot defender/safety tweener. The Texans might see him as a slot corner, perhaps to free up Jalen Pitre to log more snaps at ...