One of the things Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is known for is finding talent in late rounds of the NFL Draft.
By far one of the most impressive examples of that is edge rusher James Houston. Finding someone who can successfully put pressure on opposing quarterbacks is hard enough, but finding a player who shined as a rookie with a cost-effective contract to help build the rest of your team is no small feat.
Pro Football Focus’ John Owning listed Houston as one of the top three most impressive under the radar edge rushers under the age of 25.