James Houston

24-Year-Old LinebackerLB
2022 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for James Houston in 2022. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year, $705,000 contract with the Lions in November of 2022.
Notches eight sacks in seven games
LBDetroit Lions
January 22, 2023
Houston recorded 12 tackles, including eight sacks, and forced one fumble over seven games in 2022.
ANALYSIS
After spending the first nine games of the season on the practice squad, the sixth-round rookie out of Jackson State burst onto the scene by recording five sacks in his first four games. Thanks to a monster three-sack effort in week 17 against Chicago, Houston ultimately finished second among all rookies in sacks (behind teammate Aidan Hutchinson) by season's end despite playing just seven games. Entering his first offseason and with more QB takedowns than games played, Houston figures to be in store for a key role on the Lions defense in 2023.
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IDP Analysis: Week 17 Review
81 days ago
James Houston is tied for the league lead among rookies with 7.5 sacks and is a must-add dynasty player wherever he's still available.
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Signed from practice squad
LBDetroit Lions
November 28, 2022
The Lions signed Houston to the active roster Monday.
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Likely headed for off-ball role
LBDetroit Lions
May 19, 2022
Houston will likely be an off-ball linebacker in Detroit's new 4-3 base defense, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Productive edge rusher to Detroit
LBDetroit Lions
April 30, 2022
The Lions selected Houston in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 217th overall.
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