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Texans sign rookie RB Jawhar Jordan

Former Louisville running back and sixth round pick Jawhar Jordan agreed to his rookie contract with the Houston Texans on Thursday

Before the Houston Texans begin their two-day rookie minicamp, six of their nine players selected in last month’s draft have agreed to their rookie contracts, including their speedy tailback 

The Texans and running back Jawhar Jordan agreed to terms on a four-year deal worth $4.185 million that includes a $165,436 signing bonus, according to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson. Jordan, the No.205 pick, should compete for resp on special teams and serve as the No. 3 rusher entering training camp. 

Jordan, 24, started his college career at Syracuse University before transferring to Louisville for the final three years. In the last two seasons, he had 323 rushing attempts for 1,943 yards and 17 touchdowns. Jordan’s 13 rushing touchdowns last year led the ACC.

The versatile back joins a room composed of Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale and Gerrid Doaks. 

“I think my game is versatile. I’m a strong runner. I see the holes well. I’ve got speed, too, and a little bit of wiggle. Once I get the ball in my hand, I’m a threat,” Jordan said after being drafted. 

Houston’s run game lacked explosiveness a year ago, with its longest rush being 24 yards. At 5-foot-9 and 193 pounds, Jordan provides a change of pace from the bruising running styles of Mixon and Pierce.

Jordan had 15 rushes for 15 yards or more yards in his final year at Louisville.

“We really like the juice that he has out of the backfield,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Think he can make plays with tremendous speed. We’re looking to add some speed to our backfield. We think he provides that for us. He also provides some special teams value, as well, as a returner. Really excited about the role that he’s shown that he was able to do at Louisville, and excited about seeing him come in and compete here.””

Watch: Highlights of new Texans LB Jamal Hill

The Houston Texans are adding a speedy linebacker with the addition of Oregon’s Jamal Hill. Take a look at his highlights down below.

The Houston Texans are adding another thumper up the middle.

The Texans selected Oregon linebacker Jamal Hill with the 188th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Saturday afternoon.

Hill, a two-year starter at safety for the Ducks, visited with the franchise earlier this month as one of Houston’s top-30 visits. Linebacker was a position of need after losing both Denzel Perryman and leading tackler Blake Cashman in free agency, but one expected to be targeted after the first three rounds.

Last season, Hill totaled 31 tackles, five for losses and two sacks as a senior and forced two fumbles. As a junior under then-coach Dan Lanning, he totaled 50 stops.

Hill said he plans on moving down to linebacker permanently in Houston and plans to be one of the top special team standouts as a rookie.

“I’ll do whatever they want me to do on special teams,” Hill said in a Zoom interview after being drafted by the defending AFC South champions. “I think that will be my path my first few years in the NFL. I’m just happy. I’m overwhelmed. I’m happy to be a Texan. The best part of my game is running and attacking.”

Hill joins a linebacker room headlined by newcomer Azeez Al-Shaair and breakout second-year player Christian Harris. The duo should lock down the starting roles, but there’s little depth outside of second-year standout Henry To’oTo’o.

The Texans still have four picks entering the final round of the draft after training the No.189 overall pick in the sixth round to the Detroit Lions in exchange for their 205th overall pick and 249th pick.

These highlights from Oregon show exactly what Hill brings to the Texans’ defense in 2024.