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

After moving back from No. 89, the Texans traded picks Nos. 102 and 142 to Minnesota to get picks Nos. 97 and 187. At 97, the back-to-back AFC South champions took cornerback Jayl

Houston didn't have a glaring need at defensive back after signing Derek Stingley Jr. and Jalen Pitre to long-term deals. Even if they did, Smith is likely a nickel-only cornerback due to his small stature (5-foot-10, 187 pounds). He's fast but this is a huge reach for a team that could use resources elsewhere.