Houston didn't have a glaring need at defensive back after signing Derek Stingley Jr. and Jalen Pitre to long-term deals.

The Texans traded up to get Jaylin Smith, a cornerback from USC, who can line up at several positions in the secondary.

And with the 97th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select: CB Jaylin Smith, USC.

Houston makes the Trojans senior and former Alemany High star the 97th overall pick Friday night. Smith will be reunited with ...

The Houston Texans newest wide receiver already has a fan club, headlined by former Pro Bowl WR Steve Smith Sr.

USC Trojans cornerback Jaylin Smith is officially headed to the NFL. The versatile defender was selected by the Houston Texans with the No. 97 pick in the third ...

The Houston Texans select cornerback Jaylin Smith in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 97 overall pick (via a trade ...

The Houston Texans selected USC CB Jaylin Smith with the No. 97 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

During the Texans' 2025 NFL draft, they selected three players with the same name -- with two different spellings -- by ...

The Texans selected Smith in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 97th overall.

The Houston Texans selected USC cornerback Jaylin Smith in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft at 97th overall. Here are ...

USC Trojans running back Woody Marks is officially headed to the NFL. The veteran playmaker was selected by the Houston ...