41James Houston
OLB · 5th season
YR 5
Current depth chart
LOLB3ThirdYR 5
Depth relationships
Bio
James Houston is a 6'1", 241-pound right outside linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida native attended Jackson State University before being selected in the sixth round (217th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft by Detroit. Houston enters his fifth season in the league and recorded 5.5 sacks during the 2025 campaign.
James Houston played 17 games in 2025 with a 28% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'1"Weight248 lbHometownFort Lauderdale, FLAge28CollegeJackson StateDraftedRound 6 · #217 overall · 2022 · DETExperience4 NFL seasons
Contract
$1.1Mper year · AAV
Years 2Cap 0.4%
T-149 of 188 · EDGE market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
35
TACKLES
6
TFL
5.5
SACKS
1
FF
Career path
JACKSON STATEthrough 2021
LIONS2022 – 2023
Drafted · Round 6 · Pick 217
BROWNS2024
COWBOYS2025 — present