Former USC Trojans and current Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock recorded his third interception on Sunday and is making a strong case for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The former All-American at USC has put NFL quarterbacks on high alert.
Late in the second quarter, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was pressured by Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter as he was taking a deep shot to wide receiver Christian Watson. Bullock used every bit of his 6-3 frame to make an acrobatic play to come down with the interception. His combination of athleticism and ball skills were on full display. The skillset has allowed him to excel in single high coverage for the Texans early in his career.
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock intercepts a pass to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: William Glasheen/Appleton Post-Crescent via the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin-Imagn Images / William Glasheen/Appleton Post-Crescent via the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin-Imagn Images
“I think been coming in, stepping up and making plays,” said Texas running back Joe Mixon. “You know you got the other rookie at corner, which he’s been doing a hell of a job. Obviously, he’s been battling injuries but at the same time, since day one those guys came in ready to compete. Them guys show up each and every day. They’re young, they come in with great mindsets, great attitude, the way that they attack the game, I think that they do a hell of a job.
Bullock's fourth takeaway in seven games have made him an early candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The last“Calen shows up every week around the football and that’s the reason we drafted Calen,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said on Oct. 14. “He showed that in college and it’s cool to see, like, that’s who Calen is right? He did in college and now he’s doing it here in the league.
Kendell Hollowell, a Southern California native has been been covering collegiate athletics since 2020 via radio and digital journalism. His experience includes covering programs such as the USC Trojans, Vanderbilt Commodores and Alabama Crimson Tide. Kendell He also works in TV production for the NFL Network. Prior to working in sports journalism, Kendell was a collegiate athlete on the University of Wyoming and Adams State football team.
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