Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports the Houston Texans have signed fifth-round cornerback Sherrick McManis.

According to Wilson, McManis' deal is for four years, and included a singing bonus of roughly $192,000.

A 5-11, 195-pound cornerback from Northwestern, McManis started 30 straight games before leg injuries limited his availability during the 2009 season. McManis still finished his senior season with five interceptions in 10 games, earning team MVP and second-team All-Big 10 honors. An instinctual player, McManis finished his career with over 200 tackles and 9 interceptions. McManis also returned kicks early in his career.

Health is an issue for McManis, who in addition to missing time as a senior, also missed the 2010 Senior Bowl with an injury, and also didn't work out at the Combine due to pectoral and hamstring injuries. McManis was also limited at his Pro Day due to a pulled quadriceps during an individual workout for an NFL team. McManis will need an impressive, and healthy, training camp to earn a spot at what promises to be an open competition for cornerback spots on the Texans' roster.

McManis is the second of the Texans' nine picks in the 2010 NFL Draft to sign a contract. Sixth-round wide receiver Trindon Holliday signed on May 14.