James Houston Eager to Prove He Should Have Been Drafted in First Round

Detroit Lions rookie linebacker James Houston is raring to show he ought to have been drafted sooner by his new group. 

Houston was chosen within the sixth spherical (No. 217 general) of the 2022 NFL Draft. 

Taking part in rookie minicamp, Houston joined AllLions for an interview discussing his experiences in faculty, his response to being drafted and the way he’s wanting to show that he can change into the game-changer on protection the group is on the lookout for. 

“It was simply a tremendous alternative,” Houston expressed, when requested about being drafted by the Lions. “I’m so glad that Detroit picked me. Clearly, I felt like I ought to have went larger. However, all people appears like that.” 

Houston continued, “It was superb. I used to be simply so grateful that they picked me. A group really needed me to return right here. I’m simply going to present it my all. I’m going to indicate them I’m not no sixth spherical decide. I’m a primary spherical decide.”

Additionally mentioned:

• Expertise enjoying for Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders. 
• Rookie objectives. 
• How excelling on particular groups will support in making the group. 
• Enjoying a number of place on Lions’ protection. 
• Early impressions of head coach Dan Campbell, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard. 

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