NFL Draft 2020: Defensive Tackle Ross Blacklock drafted No. 40 to the Houston Texans

HOUSTON – Defensive Tackle Ross Blacklock was drafted No. 40 to the Houston Texans Friday on Day 2 of the NFL 2020 Draft.

Blacklock attended Elkins High School in Fort Bend County and then went to TCU. He is 6′3″ and weighs 290 pounds.

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Elkins High School is quickly becoming an NFL factory and could lead Texas with most high school players in the league in 2020 after the draft.

Check out Blacklock in action:

Blacklock got an immediate welcome from a teammate, JJ Watt on Twitter:

Also, he also received love from Houston native and gymnast Simone Biles.