The Texans have agreed to trade Charles Omenihu to the 49ers in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick (Twitter links via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN.com). Omenihu has drawn interest from multiple teams in recent weeks, but the 49ers managed to come away with the young edge rusher. 
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Omenihu, a 2019 fifth-rounder, has spent much of his career as a reserve, save for five starts last year and two starts this year. All in all, he has seven sacks and 41 tackles to his credit across two-and-a-half Houston seasons.
While he’s not a household name, Omenihu stood as one of only a few quality pass rushers at the deadline. The Chiefs also considered trading for him before landing Melvin Ingram from the Steelers this morning, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com (Twitter link).
Omenihu, 24, has watched his playing time dwindle over the course of the year. He may have a chance to see more snaps in the Niners’ rotation as they try to make a playoff push. Sunday’s win over the Bears elevated the Niners to 3-4 on the year, but they still face slim odds of overtaking the 7-1 Cardinals and Rams for the divisional crown. Right now, it looks like they’re angling for a strong second half to put them in the Wild Card mix.
Any Texans fans that could give more info on him?
He’s got speed and can get to the QB. He must make some fundamental errors or something like keeping the edge or RB in the flat but our org is so F’dup that there’s no telling. He might turn out to be the best player in the history of the game…thats how clueless we are right now.
Late rd pick in 23? Low risk – medium reward.
Low risk depth player who could turn out to be a steal
Rumor is he did not want to slide inside to rush passer.
As a 49er fan I’m just excited they made a move it shows that Shannahan and Co think they are turning the corner
Thanks guys!
This kid had a huge game against Dallas…hope he can continue it vs GB. Heard Tim Ryan talk about him on KNBR today. SF loves this kid.