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Texans to sign another former top-10 draft pick

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/21/24

The Houston Texans are set to add a former top-10 draft pick to their roster.

The Texans hosted cornerback C.J. Henderson for a visit on Thursday. The Texans plan to sign Henderson, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Source: #Texans plan to sign cornerback C.J. Henderson.

Former top-10 pick leaves Carolina after nearly three seasons there. pic.twitter.com/Mogd468WhH

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 21, 2024

Henderson was the No. 9 overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020. The Jags traded him to Carolina a year later.

Henderson has been with the Panthers ever since. Last year, he had 39 tackles in 12 games. The season before he had 58 tackles, two interceptions, plus a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

In addition to Henderson, the Texans added former No. 3 pick Jeff Okudah this offseason. Okudah and Henderson would join 2022 No. 3 pick Derek Stingley Jr. in Houston’s secondary.

The Texans defense ranked 11th in points allowed and 14th in yards allowed per game last season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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