HOUSTON — The Houston Texans today signed linebacker Xavier Adibi, their fourth-round draft pick.

The 6-foot-1, 236-pound Adibi played at Virginia Tech and was the 118th overall selection in the 2008 draft.

Adibi started 40 games for Virginia Tech, recording 291 tackles and 11 sacks and forced five fumbles. Adibi was a college teammate of offensive tackle Duane Brown, the Texans' first-round pick.