One of the most intriguing selections the Detroit Lions made during draft weekend was when they picked edge/linebacker James Houston in the sixth round. Houston has one of the most interesting stories when it comes to his journey from college to the pros.
He started out as a linebacker for the University of Florida. However, he failed to crack the starting lineup in three seasons, and decided to transfer to the FCS, where he landed with Jackson State, a Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) school in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
But here’s the interesting part.