2018 NFL Draft: Texans stop Justin Reid's fall after finally going on the clock in Round 3
Reid was one of the top safeties in the draft, yet the Texans were able to get him in the third round
With the No. 68 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Texans selected Justin Reid, safety out of Stanford.
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Grade: B
Pete Prisco: He is a solid playmaking safety who will help a secondary that needs help. He will push for time right away.
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Scouting report
Chris Trapasso: Experienced, multi-faceted defensive back who was listed as a safety but played plenty of cornerback at Stanford. Has cornerback-esque movement skills at decent safety size. Hips are fluid. Impressive length and athleticism. Tackling reliability is a concern. Quality safety who'll be solid in all areas but not necessarily a prospect with All-Pro potential.
NCAA recap
R.J. White: A 247 Composite three-star recruit out of Dutchtown in Giesmar, Louisiana, Reid played in 12 games as a true freshman, recording 21 tackles and logging his first career interception at Colorado. He was honorable mention All-Pac-12 as a sophomore, recording 55 tackles and breaking up seven passes. His biggest performance came in a 52-27 win over Oregon, when he totaled 11 tackles, including three for loss.
Reid made first-team All-Pac-12 as a junior, recording 94 total tackles (including 6.5 for loss) with five interceptions and one sack. All five picks came in a five-week stretch starting at USC in early September. Reid recorded nine total tackles and recovered a fumble against the Trojans in the Pac-12 title game, then broke up two passes against TCU in the Alamo Bowl before declaring for the draft.















