Despite the Houston Texans using their top draft selection on a defensive back, former first-round picks C.J. Henderson and Jeff Okudah are in the middle of competing for CB2 at OTAs.
did a good job replacing talent that departed the franchise this offseason. Jonathan Greenard and Blake Cashman had a Pro-Bowl-caliber year during the 2023 season. After both individuals signed with the Minnesota Vikings in March, Houston replaced their services with the acquisition of Danielle Hunter and Azeez Al-Shaair.
Veterans C.J. Henderson and Jeff Okudah are the top two candidates to determine who will start opposite Derek Stingley Jr., a position battle coach DeMeco Ryans envisioned when the Texans signed both players as free agents in March. Ryans became enamored with both prospects due to their backgrounds as former first-round picks. Both players have struggled to find stability in their respective careers. However, during Henderson's and Okudah's first meeting with the Texans, Ryans shared that he was disinterested in learning what happened with their previous teams.
Okudah has had more success than his contemporary, whom the Detroit Lions took with the No. 3 pick in 2020. He played three seasons with the Lions before Detroit traded him to the Atlanta Falcons for the 2023 season.
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