Chris Houston (American football) facts for kids
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Houston during his tenure with the Lions in 2011
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | October 18, 1984 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Johnson (Austin) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Arkansas | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41 | ||||||||||||
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Chris Houston (born October 18, 1984) is a former American professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Chris played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was picked by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 NFL draft. He also played for the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers.
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Chris Houston's Early Life and High School Football
Chris Houston grew up in Austin, Texas. He went to Mendez Middle School. Later, he attended Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) High School.
At LBJ High School, Chris was a talented athlete. He played both running back and cornerback in football. A running back carries the ball. A cornerback defends against passes. In his final year, he focused only on playing cornerback. He was also a shooting guard on the school's basketball team.
Chris Houston's College Football Career
Chris Houston played college football at the University of Arkansas. He was part of the Arkansas Razorbacks team from 2003 to 2006.
During his junior year, he was recognized as a top player. He received honors like All-American honorable mention. He was also named to the All-Southeastern Conference second-team. This means he was one of the best players in his college league.
Chris finished his college career with impressive stats. He had 89 tackles. He also made three interceptions and forced three fumbles. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an opponent. A fumble is when a player drops the ball. He even scored a touchdown for the Razorbacks.
After his junior year, Chris decided to enter the 2007 NFL draft. This meant he would skip his final year of college. Before the draft, players attend the NFL Combine. Here, they show off their skills. Chris did 27 reps on the bench press. This was the most by any player under 200 pounds.
Chris Houston's Professional Football Journey
Chris Houston had a successful career in the NFL. He played for three different teams.
Playing for the Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons chose Chris Houston in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft. He quickly became an important player for them.
In his second year (2008), he made a big play. He got his first career interception against the Kansas City Chiefs. He then ran the ball all the way back for a touchdown! During his three years with the Falcons, he started 37 games. He recorded 166 tackles and three interceptions.
Time with the Detroit Lions
On March 8, 2010, Chris was traded to the Detroit Lions. A trade means one team sends a player to another team. The Lions gave the Falcons some draft picks in return.
Chris played for the Lions until 2014. On June 13, 2014, the Lions released him. This happened because of concerns about his injuries.
Brief Stint with the Carolina Panthers
Chris Houston signed with the Carolina Panthers on June 15, 2015. However, he soon decided to retire from football. He announced his retirement on August 4, 2015.
Chris Houston had a strong career as a cornerback. He was known for his tackling and ability to intercept passes.
