Texans DB Calen Bullock already looking like a steal with another promising practice
The second-year defensive back has been arguably not only the most improved player from the 2024 AFC South champions' roster, but also perhaps the most valuable name in coverage. Every day, it seems like fans and reporters can't stop talking about a highlight moment where No. 2 was the No. 1 talking point.
Certainly C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. deserve their flowers entering Year 3. Stroud has made some impressive throws during camp, including a pair of touchdown passes to Dalton Schultz in the red zone. Anderson, who recorded his first double-digit sack season last fall, has been so dominant that Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is starting to get nervous that the former No. 3 pick will soon be touching the quarterback since he's already too close.
But Bullock, who last season totaled five interceptions, has been consistently making plays in coverage and not just pass breakups. No, most of his moments end with the ball in his hands and a turnover for the offense.
Take Wednesday's practice, for instance. Stroud tried to throw a deep post route to Nico Collins, which usually is a nightmare for defensive backs to cover. Not Bullock though. He stayed with the Pro Bowl in step formation over 20 yards downfield to cause the deflection.
If the ball hung in the air any longer, he'd have come down with the interception. Don't worry, there will be another must-see play in the coming days before the regular season where the ball lands in his hands.
And yes, that's bound to happen. The Texans have had seven practices since training camp broke. In six of them, Bullock has picked off at least one pass.
The Texans return to training camp practice on Friday morning.
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