Houston Chronicle · Apr 27, 2019
Texans draft Texas DL Charles Omenihu in fifth round
University of Texas standout defensive lineman Charles Omenihu, the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year, was drafted in the fifth round by the Texans.
Omenihu worked out privately for the Texans prior to the draft.
Selected 161st overall, Omenihu had private workout and meetings with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints.
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The 6-5, 280-pounder improved his 40-yard dash to 4.83 seconds at his campus Pro Day after running a 4.92 at the NFL scouting combine.
Big, versatile and explosive with long arms, Omenihu had 9 1/2 sacks and 18 tackles for losses last season.
As a junior, he had four sacks and seven tackles for losses.
