The Texans are working out former University of Houston cornerback D.J. Hayden along with defensive back Nate Brooks and running back Brian Hill, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.
Hayden is a former Raiders first-round draft pick who has also played for the Detroit Lions and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In college, Hayden suffered a life-threatening injury when a collision with his chest tore the inferior vena cava in his heart. He overcame the injury after the accident.
Hayden (5-foot-11, 191 pounds) runs the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds.
Hayden hasn't played since last season when he was with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Hayden has 328 career tackles and 10 interceptions and four forced fumbles.
Brooks has played in four career games and has 11 tackles. He has played for the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins.
Hill (6-foot-1, 219 pounds) has rushed for 982 career yards and three touchdowns and has previous stints with the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals.
Aaron Wilson has covered the NFL for 20 seasons, including the Texans, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. He has previously written for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. He’s on Twitter: @AaronWilson_NFL and Instagram: @aaronwilson7128.
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