Safety Jahleel Addae signed a free agent deal with the Texans on Wednesday night. Here are a dozen facts about the new defensive back, who's rejoining former Chargers' teammates A.J. Hendy and Chris Landrum in Houston.
- Played last six seasons with Chargers, appearing in 80 games with 59 starts
- Started all 16 games the last two years
- Averaged 63.7 tackles per season
- Texans senior defensive assistant/OLB coach John Pagano was Chargers' defensive coordinator for Addae's first four years in NFL
- Logged a combined 12 tackles in 2 career games vs. Texans
- Signed with Chargers in 2013 as an undrafted free agent
- Brother Jahmile is an assistant coach at alma mater West Virginia, in charge of the secondary
- Parents are from Ghana
- Born and raised just east of Tampa, FL, and attended Riverview High School
- Played soccer until his sophomore year of high school
- Went to Central Michigan as a running back, before switching to receiver and eventually defensive back
- Finished college career with 302 tackles, 15 TFL and 8 INT
Check out some of the best shots of new Texans safety Jahleel Addae. (Photos via AP Images.)
Los Angeles Chargers' Jahleel Addae reacts to a play during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) during an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Carson, Calif. The Chargers won, 24-14. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae celebrates after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) in coverage during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) in coverage during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) arrives prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) in action during a NFL Wild Card Playoff football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. The Chargers beat the Ravens 23-17. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) looks on during warmups prior to an NFL divisional football playoff game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (NFL Photos via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Carson, Calif. The Ravens defeated the Chargers, 22-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Jan. 13, 2019 in Foxborough, MA. New England won 41-28 (Aaron Doster via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Carson, Calif, Calif. Los Angeles won 26-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chargers defeated the Chiefs, 29-28. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) is seen in action during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) sits on the bench during a week 14 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 9 in Carson, Calif. Los Angeles won 26-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sep. 30, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers safety Jahleel Addae (37) leaves the field before an NFL Week 12 game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Carson, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 45-10. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) in action during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Carson, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals, 45-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) in coverage during a week 10 NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 11 in Oakland, Calif. Los Angeles won 20-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae stretches prior to an preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) gives a bit of a mocking celebration to fans after a Chargers score in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) prays on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Carson, Calif. The Chargers won the game, 19-10. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in San Diego. The Chargers won the game in overtime, 27-24. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) arrives at the LA Memorial Coliseum prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
San Diego Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) returns an interception during an NFL preseason week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 in San Diego. The Chargers won, 19-3. (Ric Tapia via AP)
San Diego Chargers safety Jahleel Addae (37) runs through the tunnel that leads to the field before an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 29, 2013. The Chargers defeated the Chiefs 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
San Diego Chargers safety Jahleel Addae (37) returns an interception during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 37-27. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Diego Chargers' Jahleel Addae (37) takes his interception and runs the ball back against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. The Panthers won 28-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
San Diego Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) returns an interception during an NFL preseason week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 in San Diego. The Chargers won, 19-3. (Ric Tapia via AP)
San Diego Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae, bottom, breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Bryan Walters (81) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) during an NFL regular season football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Carson, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)
San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) breaks up a pass during an NFL game intended for Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. The Broncos won the game, 17-3. (Greg Trott via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers safety Jahleel Addae (37) in coverage during a week 12 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. Los Angeles won 28-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
