Lamarr Houston

Lamarr Houston (born June 24, 1987) is an American football defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Raiders in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas.

Early years
Houston attended Thomas B. Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He played linebacker and running back. He finished his career with 3,325 rushing yards and 49 touchdowns as a running back and 239 tackles and 13 sacks as a linebacker.

College career
Houston started his college career as a defensive end but switched to defensive tackle as a junior. During his career he started 33 of 50 games, recording 133 tackles and 14 sacks. He recorded 10 tackles and a sack during the Longhorns loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2010 BCS National Championship Game.

Professional career
Houston was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round (44th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft, and started his rookie year at left defensive end.