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Giants draft Houston DB Gervarrius Owens with 254th pick

Apr 29, 2023 at 06:48 PM

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With 254th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected Houston DB Gervarrius Owens.

As a Senior (2022)

Houston Football Team Captain

Earned Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Second-Team All-American Athletic Conference

Pro Football Focus (PFF) All-American Athletic Conference

Started 12 games at free safety (584 defensive snaps)

Second on team in tackles (74) and pass breakups (8)

Led Cougars with 54 solo stops

Graded as The American's top safety (82.5) per PFF

Graded as The American's top cover safety (87.6) per PFF

Added two forced fumbles, one interception and one fumble recovery

Registered eight-plus tackles on six occasions

Nine tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery at Memphis (Oct. 7)

Only Cougar with 3+ pass breakups in multiple games (Sept. 10 at Texas Tech; Nov. 12 vs. Temple)

24-yard interception return at Texas Tech (Sept. 10)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) runs with an interception against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

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Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) is tackled by Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).

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Houston safety Gervarrius Owens (32) reacts to defeating Navy in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. Houston won, 28-20. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

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Houston Cougars safety Gervarrius Owens (32) plays during the second half of an American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) pushes South Florida running back Kelley Joiner Jr. (3) out of bounds on his gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

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Houston safety Gervarrius Owens (32) tackles Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, right, as he is upended by Houston cornerback Marcus Jones, bottom left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

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Houston safety Gervarrius Owens, left, celebrates his break up of a pass intended for Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce, bottom right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

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Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is tackled by Houston's Gervarrius Owens during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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Houston safety Gervarrius Owens, left, breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

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Houston safety Gervarrius Owens (32) looks on following the second half of an NCAA college football against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. Houston won 37-8. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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SMU tight end Kylen Granson (83) is tackled by Houston safety Gervarrius Owens, top, and safety Amaud Willis-Dalton, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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As a Junior (2021)

First Team All-American Athletic Conference

First Team Dave Campbell All-State

Appeared in all 14 games of the season at defensive back

Started 13 games

Fifth on team in total tackles (52)

Tied for second on team in interceptions (2)

45-yard pick six against Tulsa (Oct. 1)

7+ tackles in each of the final three games vs. UConn (Nov. 27), Cincinnati (Dec. 4), and Auburn (Dec. 28)

Back-to-back games with five tackles vs. Tulane (Oct. 7) and East Carolina (Oct. 23)

As a Junior (2020)

Played in all eight games including making five starts at free safety

Fourth on team with 28 tackles

Two tackles for loss and two pass breakups

Five-plus tackles in each of the first five games

Season-high six tackles during three straight weeks vs. No. 14 BYU (Oct. 16), Navy (Oct. 24) and UCF (Oct. 31)

Three stops at No. 6 Cincinnati (Nov. 7)

Two tackles vs. Hawai'i at New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 24).

As a Sophomore (2019)

Made 11 starts and appeared in 12 games at cornerback and safety

Tied for second nationally with two blocked punts

Fourth on the team with 54 tackles (37 solo)

Recorded 0.5 sacks and one interception alongside five breakups

Seven tackles at No. 4/4 Oklahoma (Sept. 1)

Three pass breakups and one tackle in win vs. Prairie View A&M (Sept. 7)

One tackle vs. Washington State in the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff (Sept. 13)

Four tackles at Tulane (Sept. 19)

Two tackles and one pass breakup vs. No. 25 Cincinnati (Oct. 12)

Four tackles and one pass breakup in win at UConn (Oct. 19)

Five tackles vs. SMU (Oct. 24)

Co-led team with five tackles at UCF (Nov. 2)

26-yard punt return vs. Memphis (Nov. 16)

Co-led team with nine tackles, and blocked two punts vs. Memphis (Nov. 16)

Led team with 10 tackles and recorded first interception and half sack of career in win at Tulsa (Nov. 23)

Five tackles in season finale vs. Navy (Nov. 30).

Prior to Houston

JUCO All-America First Team in 2018 at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M

Team's second-leading tackler (51)

Had three interceptions and three pass breakups

Four-year letterwinner at Southmoore High School

Appeared in OSSA All-Star Game

PBU and RAC record holder

Also lettered in track and wrestling

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Round 1, Pick No. 24 - Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland

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Round 2, Pick No. 57 - John Michael Schmitz, OL, Minnesota

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Round 3, Pick No. 73 - Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee

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Round 5, Pick No. 172 - Eric Gray, RB, Oklahoma

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Round 6, Pick No. 209 - Tre Hawkins III, CB, Old Dominion

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Round 7, Pick No. 243 - Jordon Riley, DL, Oregon

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Round 7, Pick No. 254 - Gervarrius Owens, DB, Houston

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Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (3) reacts to a Michigan turnover in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (3) defends Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Maryland's Deonte Banks, right, intercepts a pass intended for Indiana's Andison Coby (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) calls out a blocking coverage against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

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Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

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Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks for someone to block against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

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Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks to block Penn State defensive tackle Coziah Izzard (99) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Ball State on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a touchdown pass as he is defended by Purdue safety Cam Allen (10) in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates his touchdown against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catchers a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for yardage as Tennessee Martin safety Carson Evans (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass from Princeton Fant during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Tennessee Martin Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) dives into the end zone between Ball State defenders for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Oklahoma running back Eric Gray carries against Oregon during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs upfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. Oklahoma won 55-48. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

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Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) celebrates with offensive lineman Erik Swenson (77) after scoring a touchdown against Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 28-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) fights to escape a tackle by Western Carolina defensive lineman K.J. Milner (96) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 76 -0. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) is pushed out of bounds short of the goal line by Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. Oklahoma won 35-23. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 28-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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Nebraska defensive lineman Deontre Thomas, left, tackles Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs ahead of West Virginia linebacker Exree Loe (6) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sep. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs ahead of West Virginia linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) looks at Western Carolina safety Charles Gadie (7) on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)