Jameson Houston

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Jameson Houston
Personal information
Born: (1996-06-30) June 30, 1996 (age 27)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Michael's Catholic Academy
(Austin, Texas)
College: Baylor
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Jameson Houston (born June 30, 1996) is an American professional football player who is a free agent cornerback. He played college football at Baylor.

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Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Houston was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent. He was waived by the Browns on August 10, 2020. [1]

Carolina Panthers

Houston was signed by the Carolina Panthers on August 28, 2020, after participating in a tryout, re-uniting him with his college coach Matt Rhule. [2] He was waived on September 7, 2020, during final roster cuts. [3]

Philadelphia Eagles

Houston was brought in for a tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles on November 20, 2020, and was signed to the team's practice squad on November 25. [4] He was elevated to the active roster on December 12, December 19, and January 3, 2021, for the team's weeks 14, 15, and 17 games against the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, and Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. [5] [6] [7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 4, 2021. [8]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On May 18, 2021, Houston was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars along with a 2023 sixth-round pick in exchange for Josiah Scott. [9] He was waived on August 24, 2021. [10]

Michigan Panthers

Houston was selected with the fifth pick of the ninth round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Michigan Panthers. [11]

Seattle Seahawks

On August 10, 2022, Houston signed with the Seattle Seahawks. [12] He was waived on August 28. [13]

Vegas Vipers

Houston was one of the defensive backs selected by the Vegas Vipers in the 2023 XFL Draft. He was released during final roster cuts. [14]

San Antonio Brahmas

Houston signed with the San Antonio Brahmas on April 11, 2023. [14] He was released on July 10, 2023. [14]

Minnesota Vikings

On August 25, 2023, Houston signed with the Minnesota Vikings. [15] He was waived on August 28, 2023. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Smith, Pete (August 10, 2020). "Browns Sign G Jovahn Fair, Waive CB Jameson Houston". SI.com.
  2. ↑ Weaver, Tim (August 28, 2020). "Panthers sign former Baylor CB, former Falcons DE". Panthers Wire. USA Today.
  3. ↑ "Panthers cut RB Bonnafon to get down to 53-player limit". WLOS.com. Associated Press. September 7, 2020.
  4. ↑ Zangaro, Dave (November 25, 2020). "After another injury, Eagles add a cornerback to their practice squad". NBC Sports Philadelphia .
  5. ↑ Frank, Reuben (December 13, 2020). "Banged-up Eagles add two corners to 53-man roster". NBC Sports Philadelphia .
  6. ↑ McPherson, Chris (December 19, 2020). "Roster Moves: Eagles elevate S Blake Countess and CB Jameson Houston from the practice squad for Sunday's game". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  7. ↑ McPherson, Chris (January 3, 2021). "CB Nickell Robey-Coleman is out for tonight's game". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  8. ↑ McPherson, Chris (January 4, 2021). "Eagles agree to terms with DT T.Y. McGill; sign nine players to reserve/futures deals". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  9. ↑ Smith, EJ (May 18, 2021). "The Eagles trade for cornerback Josiah Scott, a 2020 fourth-round pick buried on the Jaguars' depth chart". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Official: Jaguars reduce roster to 80, place Etienne on injured reserve". Jaguars.com. August 24, 2021.
  11. ↑ Zangaro, Dave (February 24, 2022). "Finding all the former Eagles taken in the USFL draft". NBC Sports . Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  12. ↑ Boyle, John (August 10, 2022). "Seahawks Sign CB Jameson Houston; Waive G Keenan Forbes". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  13. ↑ Boyle, John (August 28, 2022). "Seahawks Place Tre Brown On Reserve/PUP; Waive Four Players". Seahawks.com.
  14. 1 2 3 "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  15. ↑ "Vikings Sign Cornerback Jameson Houston". Vikings.com. August 25, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Vikings Begin Roster Reductions Ahead of Final Roster Cut Deadline". Vikings.com. August 28, 2023.
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