Calen Bullock

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Calen Bullock
No. 41 – Houston Texans
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2003-04-30) April 30, 2003 (age 21)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school: John Muir (Pasadena)
College: USC (2021–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 3 / Pick: 78
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

Calen Bullock Jr. (born April 30, 2003) is an American football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC.

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Early life and high school

Bullock was born on April 30, 2003, in Pasadena, California. He attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, playing defensive back and wide receiver. He committed to USC to play college football. [1] [2]

College career

Bullock entered his true freshman season at USC in 2021 as a starter for the opening game due to starter Isaiah Pola-Mao testing positive for COVID-19. [3] [4] Overall he started six of 12 games recording 39 tackles and two interceptions. [5] [6] Bullock was named first-team All-Pac-12 in 2023 after recorded 42 tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions. [7] [8] He declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the season. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)
188 lb
(85 kg)
32+12 in
(0.83 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
4.48 s1.51 s2.62 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)
10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
8 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [9] [10]

Bullock was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round, 78th overall, in the 2024 NFL draft. [11]

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