disruptive pass-rush talent with NFL-tested upside
James Houston is a former Jackson State linebacker/edge rusher whose calling card is explosiveness and quarterback disruption, not stat padding; at Jackson State he was a reserve linebacker and special-teams contributor, and his NFL breakout has centered on turning speed and bend into sacks. He’s the type of high-motor, pressure-first defender who can change a game when attacking downhill, but he’s best viewed as a situational playmaker rather than an every-down volume tackler. If you want quick-strike pass-rush juice and proven upside, he’s worth a hard look.
