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Forget Reggie, Vince, Texans make Mario Williams No. 1.
Byline: John Mcclain
Apr. 29--NEW YORK -- For the last two weeks, the Houston Texans told everyone they were serious about using the first pick in today's NFL draft on North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams, but no one believed them.
Today, Texans fans better believe it, because it's true.
The team passed up Southern California running back Reggie Bush, the Heisman trophy winner, and former Madison High School and University of Texas quarterback Vince Young, who is expected to be picked third overall by the Tennessee Titans.
Williams, a 6-7, 295-pound junior, ran a 4.70 40-yard dash at the Indianapolis scouting combine and registered 14 1/2 sacks and 27 1/2 tackles for loss for the Wolfpack last season. He signed a six-year, $54 million contract with $26.5 million guaranteed over the first two years.
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