Lions selected Jackson State LB James Houston with the No. 217 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
A first-team All SWAC player in 2021, Houston -- a transfer after three years at Florida -- recorded 70 tackles (52 solo), 24.5 tackles for loss (2nd SWAC/t-2nd FCS), 16.5 sacks (2nd SWAC/t-2nd FCS), seven forced fumbles (1st in SWAC and FCS), two fumble recoveries, one interception, and eight quarterback hurries. He’ll be a nice depth piece for the Detroit defense.