As more second-round picks continue to sign fully guaranteed contracts, the Houston Texans could be among those to thank for the elongated conversations between teams and agents for their clients to be properly compensated.

Entering the middle of July, only Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (No. 33) and Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (No. 34) had agreed to terms on their rookie contracts. Schwesinger, who some thought would be a first-round pick, inked a four-year deal, fully guaranteed contract worth $11.79 million.

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However, that deal only came about because the Texans made history in May. Higgins, the Texans’ first of two second-round picks, agreed to terms on a four-year, $11.7 million rookie deal. With the deal secured, Houston became the first franchise to ever sign a Day 2 pick to a fully guaranteed contract.

And since that deal, second-round picks have held out from signing until they received some fair compensation. The $11 million is a usual starting price for mid-second round picks, but the fully guaranteed part is what agents continued to fight for. News broke earlier this month that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tre Harris was planning to hold out if not offered a fully guaranteed contract ahead of training camp.

On Thursday, the Bolts agreed to terms with Harris on a four-year contract, although the details have yet to be released. New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor (four years, $10.46 million), San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Alfred Collins (four years), Detriot Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (four years) and Chicago Bears defensive lineman Shemar Turner (four years) have all agreed to deals where they will receive at least 88% of their slot valued salary, which would have marked a new high in contracts before Higgins’ deal.

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No one is saying Higgins isn’t worth the price. He’s a potential high-upside No. 2 target for Nick Caley’s offense after putting up promising numbers during his two seasons at Iowa State. Last year, he finished top five in Big 12 play with 87 receptions, 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns.

The Texans set the tone for how to negotiate deals with players who could have been Round 1 targets in other drafts. Now, other teams are having to play catch-up on how to come to terms with deals with their high-profile names who could be Day 1 contributors.

But while the Texans might feel content about their deal with Higgins, the job is not done. Offensive tackle Tay Ersery is still looking to sign his rookie contract after being selected No. 48 overall. He won’t get a deal like Higgins, but knowing the Texans set the standard for Day 2 contracts, he’s going to want proper compensation for his efforts beyond 2025.

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This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans avoid offseason headache of negotations with Day 2 picks