James Houston
James Houston is a defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing #41. James played college football at Jackson State University and was drafted in 2022 (round 6, pick 217). Listed at 6'1" and 241 lb.
James Houston: facts
- Team
- Dallas Cowboys
- Position
- Defensive lineman (DL)
- Jersey number
- #41
- College
- Jackson State University
- Draft
- 2022, round 6, pick 217 (Detroit Lions)
- Born
- November 16, 1998 (age 27)
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 241 lb
- Rookie season
- 2022
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2022 draft picks in our database.
James Houston: career by team
James is an NFL Grid answer for Lions and Browns, Lions and Cowboys, Browns and Cowboys.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Other Cowboys defensive linemen
- Dante Fowler Jr.DL · #13 · Florida
- Donovan EzeiruakuDL · #41 · Boston College
- Jadeveon ClowneyDL · #42 · South Carolina
- Jay ToiaDL · #93 · UCLA / USC
- Kenny ClarkDL · #95 · UCLA
- Marshawn KneelandDL · #94 · Western Michigan
- Osa OdighizuwaDL · #97 · UCLA
- Payton TurnerDL · #98 · Houston
Also from Jackson State University
- Jackie SlaterOT · 1976–1995
- Jimmy SmithWR · 1992–2005
- Robert BrazileOLB · 1975–1984
- Walter PaytonRB · 1975–1987
Drafted near James in 2022
- John FitzPatrickRound 6, pick 213 · TE
- Ja'Sir TaylorRound 6, pick 214 · DB
- Lecitus SmithRound 6, pick 215 · OL
- Ko KieftRound 6, pick 218 · TE
- Kalia DavisRound 6, pick 220 · DL
- Montaric BrownRound 7, pick 222 · DB
James Houston: questions
What team does James Houston play for?
James Houston is on the Dallas Cowboys roster (NFC East) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 41.
What position does James Houston play?
Defensive lineman (DL), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did James Houston go to college?
Jackson State University. 4 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was James Houston drafted?
In 2022, round 6, pick 217, by the Detroit Lions.
How tall is James Houston?
6'1" (73 inches), 241 lb.
Facts from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Photos only from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, credited above. AllStar Grid is independent and not affiliated with the NFL or its teams. Credits