James Houston
Position: LB
Jersey #: 41
Date of Birth: November 16, 1998
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 248 lbs
College: Jackson State University
Drafted: Round , Pick 217 in 2022 by DET
First Team: DET (2022)
Last Team: DAL (2026)
Career Summary
Jackson State defender
James Houston played at Florida before joining Jackson State for the 2021 season.
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College Career
2021 pass-rushing production
Houston recorded 70 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks in 2021. He led the FCS with seven forced fumbles and scored two defensive touchdowns, including a 67-yard fumble return at Alabama A&M.
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29042, 00-0037310, 1998-11-16, James Houston, James, Houston
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#27Defensive Line
MFT Score: 86.4
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.