Former TCU defensive tackle Ross Blacklock made the first highlight play of his NFL career on Thursday, strip-sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold for one of two strip-sacks forced by the Houston Texans during the first half. It was the first career sack and forced fumble for Blacklock, who Houston took in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Blacklock was relatively quiet during his rookie season, totaling 14 tackles in 15 games and serving mainly as a rotational tackle for the Houston defensive front. The 6-foot-3, 290-pounder will look to take a sophomore leap this season, particularly with the Texans no longer trotting out All-Pro defensive end J.