Houston Texans continue to load up on USC defensive backs
Fie the third consecutive year, Houston drafted a USC defensive back
The 2026 NFL Draft is now in the books, with three Trojans having heard their names called. One of those players was safety Kamari Ramsey, who was taken by the Houston Texans in the fifth round . While Ramsey getting drafted would have been significant regardless of the team, the fact that he went to Houston is particularly notable.
That is because this is the third consecutive year that the Texans have selected a USC defensive back. In 2024, Houston took safety Calen Bullock in the third round. Then last year, they took cornerback Jaylin Smith, also in the third round.
Bullock made his first Pro Bowl last season and is emerging as one of the top young safeties in the NFL. Smith, meanwhile, will look to take on a bigger role in 2026 after earning notable playing time as a reserve in 2025. If Ramsey makes the team.
then the Texans will have three Trojans in their secondary this fall. That would be quite remarkable, and something for USC fans to be excited about. This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Houston Texans continue to load up on USC defensive backs