Detroit Lions sixth-round pick James Houston had one of the most interesting journeys to the NFL. Originally a three-star recruit who got some offers from big schools like Michigan, Miami, and the school he eventually chose in Florida, his career didn’t get the start he was hoping for. As a Gator, he played at linebacker but after three years he decided to transfer to HBCU school Jackson State.
There, under the tutelage of former NFL star Deion Sanders, his football career took a big turn. Sanders sat down with Houston and had a tough conversation about switching position from linebacker to edge rusher.