Breaking news from several sources say that the Houston Texans have agreed to terms on a 6-year $54 million contract with North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams with about $26.

Even as Houston Texans officials continued to insist they have made no decision about the first selection in the draft, there were strong indications Friday afternoon that the team has redirected its focus to North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams.

Defensive end Mario Williams' stock has climbed so significantly recently that the Texans appear to seriously be considering selecting him instead of Reggie Bush, a player that most insiders have been calling a once a generation talent.

The Houston Texans will take Southern Cal running back Reggie Bush or North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams with the first pick in Saturday's draft, general manager Charley Casserly said Wednesday.

The Texans have apparently taken another big step in making Reggie Bush the No.

The Jets are smitten with Reggie Bush, but will not call the Texans about moving up to the top spot to get him, even with Houston willing to listen to trade offers.

North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams, the top defensive player in the draft, is coming to Houston today to visit with the Texans.

Vince Young isn't daunted by recent speculation that the Houston Texans will use the No.

Veteran receiver Eric Moulds agreed to a contract with Houston on Tuesday and said the Texans have worked out a trade to acquire him from the Buffalo Bills.

Talks continued Monday between the Texans and Buffalo Bills over wide receiver Eric Moulds, who is in town to meet with Texans officials and take a physical.