A third-team Associated Press All-American and Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year, Ersery impressed on the blindside for the Golden Gophers. A three-year starter at left tackle, the Kansas City native only allowed just five sacks and 11 QB hits in over 1,400 pass-blocking snaps in Big Ten games.

Former Iowa State receiver Jayden Higgins becomes the first second-round pick to land a fully guaranteed contract.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Thursday that Higgins and the Texans agreed to a fully guaranteed four-year, $11.7 million contract. The deal made him the first second-round pick in league history to ink a fully guaranteed rookie contract. Pelissero added more details: