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No. 1 pick Okoye agrees on deal with Texans

Houston Texans
07/27/2007 10:30 AM
ESPN’s Len Pasquarelli reports the Houston Texans have agreed to contract terms with DT Amobi Okoye, the youngest player ever selected in the modern-era draft, and the 10th player chosen overall in this year's NFL draft. Okoye, 19 when he was drafted and 20 as of last month, will sign a six-year contract that will void to five seasons if he reaches certain performance thresholds. The deal has a maximum value of $17.7 million and includes $12.8 million in bonuses. Read more