In a move experts think they will be regretting forever, The Houston Texans did not choose Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush with the top selection overall in the NFL Draft this weekend. Instead, they went with the consensus second-ranked player, Mario Williams.

The Texans had said all along that they were seriously considering Williams, the North Carolina State lineman, but that was seen as a bargaining tactic. But when a deal couldn’t be reached with Bush before draft time, the Texans went with Williams.

“I really found out last night,” Williams said Saturday to nfl.com, minutes after getting chosen. “During the day yesterday, I got a call from my agent and he was just like, you know, we need to talk. He finally told me, you’re going to be the guy. It came down to the wire but I’m just glad it paid off and I’m so glad to be a Texan.”

Southern California running back Bush went second to the New Orleans Saints.

Williams signed a six-year deal worth $54 million.


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