James Houston IV OLB/EDGE Jackson State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
James Houston IV OLB/EDGE Jackson State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Draft Year: 2022 | |
40 time: 4.86 seconds (10%*) | |
Overall Rank: #493 Position Rank: #52 (LB) | |
Height:
6-1
(26%*)
Weight:
225
(9%*)
Weight:
225
(9%*)
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Hands:
9 1/8
(17%*)
Arm:
34 2/8
(98%*)
Arm:
34 2/8
(98%*)
Span:
82 1/8
(96%*)
Span:
82 1/8
(96%*)
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Date of Birth: 11/16/1998 Age: 24.2 | |
Pro-Day Results | |
*Percentile caluculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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Draft Year: 2022 | ||
40 time: 4.86 seconds (10%*) | ||
Overall Rank: #493 | Position Rank: #52 (LB) | |
Height: 6-1 (26%*) | Weight: 225 (9%*) | |
Hands: 9 1/8 (17%*) | Arm: 34 2/8 (98%*) | |
Span:
82 1/8
(96%*)
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Age: 24.2 | DOB: 11/16/1998 | |
Pro-Day Results | ||
*Percentile caluculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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Overall Rating: | 60.2 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Tackling: |
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77% |
Pass Rush: |
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90% |
Run Defense: |
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76% |
Coverage: |
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83% |
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA Position rank: #52 | ||
College Games: 46 College Snaps: 1200 |

Strengths
- Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.
- An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a physical nature. An intense, powerful hitter who willingly gives up his body.
- A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
Weaknesses
- Doesn't have enough speed, power or bulk to fit any LB position perfectly in the NFL.
- Lacks the strength to blow up fullbacks and bulk/length to prevent getting engulfed by better linemen at the second level.
- Loses size battle to many tight ends and is easily pushed away on out routes.
- Not a sudden or quick-twitch athlete. Will never be the strongest player on the field and can struggle to shed from different angles.
- Must work on using violent hands and defeating cut blocks. Also needs to build a variety of pass-rush moves.
James Houston IV percentiles vs other Outside Linebacker's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate James Houston IV (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
456.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
63.0