We have been looking into the new additions from the Browns’ undrafted free agent haul since the original announcement came. Although it is important to remember that these guys went undrafted for a reason, Cleveland has also gone out of its way to bring them in for a reason as well.
Name: Jameson Houston
Position: Cornerback
School: Baylor
Height: 5-11
Weight: 200 pounds
Strengths: Houston was a big recruiting win in 2015 as Baylor snagged the three-star athlete from a host of competing schools. He did a good job of building on his unique athleticism to build a solid college resume. His testing numbers are not good; Houston consistently ran in the 4.58 range throughout his career, but he does play faster on the field. It is not shocking Houston went undrafted, but there were multiple corners selected that did not have the upside that he offers.
Weaknesses: Houston is a confusing player to watch. He plays rather large but isn’t six feet tall, and he looks like a great athlete but doesn’t test well. He is still raw and has some room to grow, but a team has to be patient with him. I am unsure that his overall ceiling is high enough to warrant the time needed. Houston also appears limited to the outside as he lacks the ideal quickness to hang in the slot.
Overall:
This signing was a bit weird, because they signed another Big 12 corner after the draft in A.J. Green that is the same style player, but far superior. Houston didn’t even appear to be the best corner on his own team in college. It would be shocking for the Browns to roll with two undrafted free agent corners and A.J. Green would get the nod before Houston, but perhaps he can play a role on special teams.
