HBCU Legends

James Houston's Interview with AllLions Podcast

Rookie linebacker James Houston IV joined the AllLions' podcast for this week for an interview.

Kyle T. Mosley

Rookie linebacker James Houston IV joined AllLions' John Maakaron for this week's podcast interview. Houston is already an HBCU Legend for his one season of defensive dominance at Jackson State under head coach Deion Sanders.

Last season, I noticed Houston's potential, especially when he took over the 2021 SWAC Championship game. Jackson State was in a close dogfight with Prairie View A&M. After pinning PV within the 10-yard line off the second-half kickoff, "The Problem" struck paydirt! His pick-six interception of Jawon Pass tilted the game in the Tigers' favor, and Coach Prime captured his first SWAC title.

"The Problem" was the No. 217 overall pick by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Houston believed he should've been picked higher, much higher, but for now, he's ready to open Dan Campbell's and Aaron Glenn's eyes as a Lion.

Houston told Maakaron

, "It was just an amazing opportunity. I am so glad that Detroit picked me. Obviously, I felt like I should have went higher. But, everybody feels like that."

Houston continued, "It was amazing. I was just so grateful that they picked me. A team actually wanted me to come here. I am just going to give it my all. I am going to show them I am not no sixth-round pick. I am a first-round pick." 

 

John Maakaron, AllLions

Listen to Houston's interview with Maakaron as he breaks down his goals and willingness to play special teams in the NFL and what the fans will see of him on the 53-man roster.

HBCU Legends Draft Coverage

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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