Calen Bullock Jr. (born April 30, 2003) is an American professional
football safety
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Meanings
There are two slightly di ...
for the
Houston Texans of the
National Football League
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(NFL). He played
college football for the
USC Trojans
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.
Early life
Bullock was born on April 30, 2003, in
Pasadena, California. He attended
John Muir High School
John Muir High School is a four-year comprehensive secondary school in Pasadena, California, United States and is a part of the Pasadena Unified School District. The school is named after preservationist John Muir.
History
In 1926 the Pasadena ...
in Pasadena, playing
defensive back
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and
wide receiver. He committed to
USC
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* University of South Carolina, a public research university
** University of South Carolina System, the main university and its satellite campuses
** South Carolina Gamecocks, the school athletic program
* University of ...
to play college football.
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
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Early life ...
testing positive for
COVID-19
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. Overall he started six of 12 games recording 39 tackles and two
interceptions
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. Bullock was named first-team
All-Pac-12 in 2023 after recorded 42 tackles, seven
pass deflection
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s, and two interceptions.
He declared for the
2024 NFL draft
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Host city
Detroit was chosen as the host city on March 28 ...
following the season.
Professional career
Bullock was selected by the
Houston Texans in the third round, 78th overall, in the
2024 NFL draft
The 2024 NFL Draft will be the 89th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft is scheduled to be held in Detroit, Michigan.
Host city
Detroit was chosen as the host city on March 28 ...
.
Bullock recorded an interception in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Colts.
He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
Career statistics
Regular season
References
External links
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Houston Texans bioUSC Trojans bio
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2003 births
Living people
Players of American football from Pasadena, California
American football safeties
John Muir High School alumni
USC Trojans football players
Houston Texans players
21st-century American sportsmen