Jaylen Watkins recently agreed to terms with the Texans.
He comes to town with a six years of NFL experience, and has been a key contributor to the Eagles and Chargers since entering the NFL in 2014.
Here are 11 facts to know about one of the newest Texans.
- Won a Super Bowl ring with Philadelphia in 2017
- Has 85 career tackles and nine pass breakups
- Played in 50 career games with eight starts
- Is an American Cancer Society Ambassador
- Born in Fort Myers, Florida
- Played in college for the University of Florida
- Played in 2014 Senior Bowl
- Brother of Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins
- Drafted in 4th round (101st overall) by Eagles in 2014
- Spent 2018 and 2019 with Chargers
- Grew up in Cape Coral, Florida
The Houston Texans and Jaylen Watkins, free agent from the Los Angeles Chargers, agreed to terms.
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) runs as Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) and linebacker Drue Tranquill defend during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) catches a ball before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) catches the ball prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 in Carson, Calif. Denver won 20-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) intercepts a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Los Angeles Chargers safety Jaylen Watkins warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) during an NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Green Bay Packers, Sunday , Nov. 3, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 26-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) gets by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
