Jameson Houston (born June 30, 1996) is an American professional

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player who is a free agent

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. He played

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at Baylor.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Houston was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent. He was waived by the Browns on August 10, 2020.

Carolina Panthers

Houston was signed by the

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on August 28, 2020, after participating in a tryout, re-uniting him with his college coach

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. He was waived on September 7, 2020, during final roster cuts.

Philadelphia Eagles

Houston was brought in for a tryout with the

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on November 20, 2020, and was signed to the team's practice squad on November 25. 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

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, and

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, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 4, 2021.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On May 18, 2021, Houston was traded to the

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along with a 2023 sixth-round pick in exchange for Josiah Scott. He was waived on August 24, 2021.

Michigan Panthers

Houston was selected with the fifth pick of the ninth round of the

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by the

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Seattle Seahawks

On August 10, 2022, Houston signed with the

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. He was waived on August 28.

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.

San Antonio Brahmas

Houston signed with the

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on April 11, 2023. He was released on July 10, 2023.

Minnesota Vikings

On August 25, 2023, Houston signed with the

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. He was waived on August 28, 2023.

References

External links

Baylor Bears Bio
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