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E.J. Speed

Houston Texans · Linebacker · #45

E.J. Speed is a linebacker for the Houston Texans, wearing #45. E.J. played college football at Tarleton State and was drafted in 2019 (round 5, pick 164). Listed at 6'4" and 230 lb.

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E.J. Speed: facts

Team
Houston Texans
Position
Linebacker (LB)
Jersey number
#45
College
Tarleton State
Draft
2019, round 5, pick 164 (Indianapolis Colts)
Born
June 1, 1995 (age 31)
Height
6'4"
Weight
230 lb
Rookie season
2019

Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2019 draft picks in our database.

E.J. Speed: career by team

  1. Indianapolis Colts2019–2024
  2. Houston Texans2025–2026

E.J. is an NFL Grid answer for Colts and Texans.

Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.

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Drafted near E.J. in 2019

E.J. Speed: questions

What team does E.J. Speed play for?

E.J. Speed is on the Houston Texans roster (AFC South) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 45.

What position does E.J. Speed play?

Linebacker (LB), as recorded in the nflverse data.

Where did E.J. Speed go to college?

Tarleton State. 1 other player in our dataset came from the same school.

When was E.J. Speed drafted?

In 2019, round 5, pick 164, by the Indianapolis Colts.

How tall is E.J. Speed?

6'4" (76 inches), 230 lb.

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