Justin Houston

Justin Houston
Houston with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2011
No. 50, 99, 52
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1989-01-21) January 21, 1989
Statesboro, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High schoolStatesboro
CollegeGeorgia (2007–2010)
NFL draft2011: 3rd round, 70th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL records
  • Most career safeties: 4 (tied)
  • Most safeties in a season: 2 (tied)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles515
Sacks112
Forced fumbles19
Fumble recoveries14
Pass deflections35
Interceptions5
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Justin Donovan Houston (born January 21, 1989) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, earning first-team All-American honors in 2010. Houston was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, he was also named to the All-Pro team in 2014. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins.