Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2022R6 · #217
LB· Round 6
James
Houston.
Sickos Grade
46.7/100
LB· Round 6· Explosive edge-rusher with a developing pass-rush arsenal and good motor
James
Houston.
Jackson St.
/ Recruiting profile
★★★☆☆stars.8619
National · #638HS class · 2017American Heritage, FL
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R6 · #217 · DET
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
James Houston is an excellent fit for a 3-4 two-gap defense, where his size and strength can be leveraged effectively.
3-4 OLBStand-up DERushing specialistSituational pass rusher
Best role
Year 1: 3rd down pass rush specialist with subpackage work; Ceiling: rotational pass rusher who can develop into an every-down starter.
Wrong fit
A traditional 4-3, four-down lineman scheme would not allow him to maximize his natural pass-rush abilities.
A scheme that values versatility and pass-rushing upside will benefit from Houston's skill set, allowing him to grow into a more complete player.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Florida | — | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Florida | — | 38 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Florida | — | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Jackson State | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 104 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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