It’s not a fresh sentiment, but Pro Footbal Focus is all-aboard the James Houston breakout bandwagon for 2023.
A sixth-round pick in 2022, with a nod to his nickname, James Houston was a “problem” for opposing offensive lines immediately upon taking the field as a rookie. Starting with Thanksgiving against the Buffalo Bills, his first game on the Detroit Lions’ active roster, he had eight sacks in seven games over 140 defensive snaps.
The prospect of a full second season, even if his rookie season sack pace is not sustainable, brings plenty of promise for Houston.