PFN (Round 6, Pick 217: James Houston, LB, Jackson State - The Lions got their off-ball linebacker a little bit earlier with Oklahoma State’s Malcolm Rodriguez. Now, they come back in the late sixth and add an on-ball linebacker in James Houston from Jackson State. Houston stands around 6’0”, 244 pounds, but he has massive arms over 34”, and he also has searing explosiveness off the line – emphasized by a 39” vertical. Houston profiles as a 3-4 pass-rushing OLB. And for the Lions, who have odd-front personnel, he can come in as a stand-up edge rusher on passing downs. Houston found success in this role at Jackson State, with 16.5 sacks and 24.5 tackles for loss this past year. He’s a relentless speed rusher who capitalizes on his traits. Grade: A): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-grades-2022-aidan-hutchinson-stays-in-detroit/
Walter football (Detroit Lions: James Houston, DE/OLB, Jackson State - A- Grade.
The Lions know they need as many pass rushers as possible to consistently beat Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins. James Houston is a quality edge rusher I mocked in the fifth round, so I like this value Detroit is getting toward the end of the sixth frame.): https://walterfootball.com/nfldraftgrades5.php
Pride of Detroit (Grade: C+): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/4/30/23050891/nfl-draft-grades-detroit-lions-malcolm-rodriguez-6th-round-pick
CBS (217. Lions: James Houston, LB, Jackson State Grade: C. All-hustle outside speed rusher with size/length limitations. Bend is there, too. Was very productive at the FCS level. Development type worth a roll of the dice this late in the draft.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2022-nfl-draft-grades-tracker-analysis-for-every-fifth-round-selection-from-sam-howell-to-kingsley-enagbare/
Analysis:
NFL.com (Houston: Detroit is building up its defensive front with youth and a pass rush. While raw, Houston could emerge as a surprise in camp with his natural ability to uncoil and chase down QBs.): https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-draft-pick-by-pick-analysis-for-day-3-rounds-4-5
ESPN Woodyard (Round 6, No. 217 overall: James Houston, OLB, Jackson State - My take: Lions general manager Brad Holmes drafts an HBCU prospect in Jackson State's James Houston, giving Deion Sanders his first NFL draft pick as a head coach. Holmes, an HBCU graduate of North Carolina A&T, spoke extensively throughout the year about giving those kids a chance. In this situation, he stands on his word.): https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/38504/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-picks-2022-analysis-for-every-selection
ESPN (Pre-Draft Analysis - Houston has the explosive first step, plenty of length and great closing speed to develop into a disruptive edge rusher in the NFL. He flashes violent hands and good speed-to-power on tape. He stood out during the week of the East-West Shrine game. He's instinctive and tough, but he's short and light for an edge. -- Steve Muench): https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds/_/round/5
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