Silver and Black Report

LAMARR HOUSTON

• DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
• No: 99
• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 305
• Birth date: 06/24/1987
• College: TEXAS
• Acquired: Selected in the 2^ND round of the 2010 NFL entry draft (44^TH overall)

The Oakland Raiders selected University of Texas defensive lineman Lamarr Houston with the 44^th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Entry draft.

In his career as a collegiate, Houston began as a quick end, but ended as a physical interior defender that won battles along the line of scrimmage. A three-time member of the University of Texas’ Athletics Director’s Honor Roll, Houston is an instinctive pass rusher with a wide base against the run, with an ability to locate the ball quickly. Houston’s vision and solid football I.Q allowed the Longhorns to stunt him often and vary assignments along the trenches.

Houston appeared in 50-games at Texas, starting 12 at defensive end and 21 at tackle. On 60 run plays directed at him, Houston held the ball carrier to 24-yards (0.40 yards per carry) for only two first downs and no touchdowns. He killed eight scoring drives with one fourth down and seven third down stuffs.

In Oakland’s recent minicamp, Houston made a name for himself with aggressive play, attitude and energy. He got into it with offensive lineman Langston Walker, and veteran running back Rock Cartwright shouted at the rookie for his nasty streak.

“That’s one of the things on film – we saw his motor. It’s just the relentless play time after time, and I think that’s important,” said Tom Cable.