NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
JAMES HOUSTON #96 - DEFENSIVE END - CLEVELAND BROWNS
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HBCU NFL report: For games of Nov. 24-28 Detroit rookie linebacker James Houston (#59) out of Jackson State got his time in the spotlight on Thanksgiving Day. Check out Houston’s ex...
Detroit Lions promote James Houston to 53-man roster, place Charles Harris on IR Rookie DE Aidan Hutchinson is among six Lions who rank in the top 10 at their position in fan Pro Bowl voting
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Signed from practice squad The Lions signed Houston to the active roster Monday.
Impact Houston spent the preseason with Detroit before being waived as part of the team's final roster cuts in late August. The rookie sixth-round pick then joined up with the Lions' practice squad, and he recorded two sacks on four defensive snaps after being elevated ahead of Thursday's loss to the Bills. Houston should now help provide depth at defensive end after Charles Harris (groin) was also placed on injured reserve Monday.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
THE DAILY DRIVE: Detroit Lions stock watch: James Houston is latest to star loaded rookie class Lions 2023 mock draft: Debating Will Levis, Bryce Young and non-QB options
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions' Rookie Report Card: James Houston Arrives Detroit Lions rookies James Houston and Malcolm Rodriguez each delivered solid performances against the Buffalo Bills.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lions' Rookie Report Card: James Houston Arrives Detroit Lions rookies James Houston and Malcolm Rodriguez each delivered solid performances against the Buffalo Bills.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lions' Studs and Duds: James Houston Unleashed in NFL Debut Read more on the Detroit Lions’ studs and duds, after their loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Detroit Lions stock watch: James Houston is latest to star loaded rookie class James Houston, a sixth-round pick, had 2 sacks and recovered a fumble in his first NFL game after being elevate from Detroit Lions' practice...
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Lions rookie report: James Houston has a great day in first NFL game Lions rookie report: DE James Houston has a great day in his first NFL game
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Former Jackson State football LB James Houston elevated to Detroit Lions active roster Former JSU linebacker James Houston was named to the Detroit Lions active roster Wednesday ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Buffalo B...
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Get to know: Outside linebacker James Houston View photos of Lions sixth-round pick James Houston from the 2022 offseason.
JULY 12, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
GET TO KNOW: Outside linebacker James Houston Get to know the Lions’ sixth-round draft pick James Houston.
JULY 12, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: 'Calm his world down': Lions coaches look to simplify role, maximize James Houston's athleticism 'Calm his world down': Lions coaches look to simplify role, maximize James Houston's athleticism
JUNE 30, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
The Detroit News Rookie linebacker James Houston isn't your traditional player, as his raw athleticism gives him the ability to wear multiple hats for the Lions.
JUNE 29, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Likely headed for off-ball role Houston will likely be an off-ball linebacker in Detroit's new 4-3 base defense, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Houston's fantasy stock would be higher if he was a possible heir to the middle linebacker role behind Alex Anzalone or even if he was set for an on-the-ball pass rushing role like the one in which he racked up 16.5 sacks and 24.5 tackles for loss last year at Jackson State. However, it initially doesn't seem like he is headed for snaps at either of those spots to begin his career, and the sixth-round rookie still has to make the team to be of fantasy consideration.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Houston Eager to Prove He Should Have Been Drafted in First Round Podcast interview with Detroit Lions rookie linebacker James Houston.
MAY 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Productive edge rusher to Detroit The Lions selected Houston in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 217th overall.
Impact Houston played sparingly over four years at Florida before transferring to Jackson State of the FCS for the 2021 season. He was utterly dominant at the FCS level, posting 70 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and an interception over 13 games. Even at a lower level of competition, that level of production is worth taking a flier on.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
