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The Texans have signed second-round draft pick Ross Blacklock, a defensive tackle from TCU, to a four-year contract.Blacklock's four-year contract is worth $7.95 million and includes over $4.92 million guaranteed, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.It was an emotional moment for the former Elkins High School football standout.“I feel pretty good. I’ve been crying all morning — I’m not gonna lie to you," Blacklock said. "I think it’s just all the built-up emotions from the draft leading up to this moment. Just knowing all the hard work has paid off. It’s just the beginning. I’m beyond blessed. I’m excited."Grown men do cry. I thought this one didn’t, but I’ve been crying all morning. It’s tears of joy, though. I’m not a guy who shows a lot of emotions, but this is something special.”More Texans CoverageAt 6-3, 290 pounds, Blacklock provides power and quickness at the line of scrimmage. He is expected to compete for immediate playing time.Drafted 40th overall, Blacklock finished his TCU career with 67 tackles, 15½ for losses and 5½ sacks in two full seasons. A former freshman All-American and Big 12 Co-Defensive Freshman of the Year, Blacklock had 27 tackles, 6½ for losses and two sacks in 14 starts in his first season for the Horned Frogs.Blacklock overcame a torn Achilles suffered as a sophomore, returning last season to record 40 tackles, nine for losses, and 3½ sacks before declaring early for the NFL draft."Ross Blacklock, he was a guy that from a measurable standpoint had all the attributes that you're looking for," Texans defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said after the draft. "When you watched him on tape, he was twitchy. He was instinctive and he found the ball. You can't teach instincts in this game."

The Texans have signed second-round draft pick Ross Blacklock, a defensive tackle from TCU, to a four-year contract.Blacklock's four-year contract is worth $7.95 million and includes over $4.92 million guaranteed, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.It was an emotional moment for the former Elkins High School football standout.“I feel pretty good. I’ve been crying all morning — I’m not gonna lie to you," Blacklock said. "I think it’s just all the built-up emotions from the draft leading up to this moment. Just knowing all the hard work has paid off. It’s just the...

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