On November 2, 2021, the San Francisco 49ers traded for an edge rusher on the Houston Texans in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2023. At the time, Charles Omenihu had started seven games in three seasons and had yet to compile ten sacks.
Despite not having flattering stats in three seasons, you could see the traits that led to the 49ers taking this low-risk, high-reward approach on an uber-athletic talent that had yet to be molded into a starting-caliber player.
Omenihu showed flashes during the second half of the season, including notching seven quarterback hits and a forced fumble against the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.