The Houston Texans cornerback depth has been a position of need since A.J. Bouye’s departure in 2017 free agency to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans were betting in their 2015 first round draft choice, Kevin Johnson to take the next step at cornerback and be the eventual successor to Johnathan Joseph. Johnson’s successful rookie season kept the Texans brass optimistic and convinced them to pick the fifth-year option in his rookie contract, but injuries have kept him off the field.
Since entering the league in 2015, Johnson has suffered foot, knee, hand, and head injuries.