4th round, 141st overall, CB John Reid, Penn State
Reid will probably be the last connection from the Bill O’Brien era at Penn State that the Texans will ever make. O’Brien knew the character of Reid when he was still at Philadelphia St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, tracked him as a Nittany Lion, and knew he would be the right type of fit in Houston.
“His ability to follow directions, his intensity, his seriousness,” O’Brien said April 25. “He’s a good guy, we’re glad we are able to have him. He went through some adversity there at Penn State, injuries and different things, but he came out last year and was highly recommended by James Franklin and did a good job last year at Penn State. We were glad to be able to get him.”
Reid is expected to have versatility both as an inside and outside cornerback.