The Detroit Lions are adding more bite to their pass rush.
The Lions took Jackson State linebacker James Houston with second of two sixth-round picks Saturday, No. 181 overall.
Houston tied for second in the FCS with 16.5 sacks last season and finished with 24.5 tackles for loss and seven forced fumbles.
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An undersized pass rusher at 6 feet 1 and 225 pounds, Houston started his college career at Florida.
He is the third pass rusher the Lions have taken in their first seven picks.