Texans sign RB Slaton among other draft picks

Posted: Tue Jul 22 4:45 PM

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Texans signed three draft picks on Tuesday, including former West Virginia running back Steve Slaton.

Slaton, a third round pick in this year's NFL Draft, ranks third in the Mountaineers' history with 3,923 rushing yards. Despite leaving after his junior season, the 197-pound running back holds the school's record for rushing touchdowns with 50 and the single-season rushing yards record with 1,774 in 2006.

Houston also signed third-round pick Antwaun Molden, a cornerback out of Eastern Kentucky, and fifth-round pick Frank Okam, a defensive tackle out of Texas.

To make room on the roster for the three players, the Texans released fullback Jon Abbate, defensive tackle Eric Powell, guard/tackle Charles Spencer and guard Dan Stevenson.