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Texans' Jaelen Strong to wear No. 11 for the 10 receivers drafted before him

Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Jaelen Strong was widely projected as a first-round draft pick, but ended up sliding down the board to the third round, where the Houston Texans scooped him up. 

Strong's wrist injury and decision to skip medical rechecks in Indianapolis likely contributed to his fall, but he now has an opportunity to prove them all wrong.

As a reminder of the 10 receivers that went before him, Strong will wear No. 11 for the Texans. The number previously belonged to DeVier Posey, who the Texans traded to the New York Jets as part of a package deal to move up to 70th overall.

Number 11 to remind me that 10 receivers were taken before me in the Draft. So much hunger in my heart. Thanks Houston! #HTOWN #ASUForever

- With h/t to CBS Sports

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