Calen Bullock: Everything you need to know

Bullock recorded three tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown in Monday's 30-6 wild-card playoff round win over the Steelers. On a night when Houston's offense struggled, its defense stole the show with two fourth-quarter touchdowns. After Sheldon Rankins returned a fumble for a score, Bullock put the final touch on the victory with a 50-yard return. It was the fifth pick of the year for Bullock.

Bullock registered 64 tackles (44 solo), four interceptions and one forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2025. Bullock built off a productive rookie season in 2024 and is entrenched on the back end of Houston's top-ranked defense. His biggest effort came in the win over Buffalo in Week 12, when he picked off Josh Allen twice and forced a fumble -- two of those turnovers led to the points and third iced the Texans' win. Bullock's started all 34 games during the regular season since being drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft and has nine interceptions for Houston.

Bullock tallied nine tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-21 victory against Las Vegas. Bullock's nine tackles led Houston and marked a career high. They also pushed Bullock up to 60 stops on the campaign, exceeding the 54 he recorded as a rookie last season. The second-year safety has started every game for the Texans during his sophomore campaign and has registered nine defensed passes, including four interceptions.