James Houston was drafted No. 217 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 37 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 39 · #217 overall
James Houston Jackson State Draft
James Houston was drafted No. 217 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 37 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #217
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 37
- Career AV
- 417th at Jackson State
The pick
How James Houston came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 244 lbs
- Hometown
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 284 prospect41.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
37 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 37
- Career approximate value
- 417th among Jackson State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 375% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 217
Who came off the board on either side of James Houston.
Virginia Tech
Cincinnati
Minnesota
Ole Miss
Other LB picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Houston in the 2022 NFL Draft
James Houston is a Linebacker out of Jackson State selected No. 217 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Jackson State has produced 41 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Houston drafted?
James Houston was selected No. 217 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 39). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/james-houston.
What college did James Houston play for?
James Houston played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did James Houston's NFL career turn out?
37 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/james-houston.