New Mexico State linebacker Terrill Hanks visited the Texans, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
Hanks also has visits with the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins.
The 6-2, 242-pounder bench pressed 225 pounds 21 times at the NFL scouting combine with a 35 1/2 inch vertical leap and a 4.92 in the 40-yard dash. He didn't run the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day due to a tight hamstring.
Hanks excelled at the Senior Bowl All-Star Game.
Hanks had 101 tackles last season, 8 1/2 for loss and one interception.