{"id":875849,"date":"2026-04-27T07:09:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/875849\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T07:09:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:09:19","slug":"former-etsu-rb-devontae-houston-invited-to-atlanta-falcons-minicamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/875849\/","title":{"rendered":"Former ETSU RB Devontae Houston invited to Atlanta Falcons minicamp"},"content":{"rendered":"

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) \u2014 Former ETSU running back Devontae Houston is getting his shot at the next level, receiving a minicamp invite from the Atlanta Falcons<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Houston is coming off one of the most impressive seasons by a running back in program history<\/a> becoming just the seventh player for ETSU to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in a single season with 1,008.<\/p>\n

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The Alabama native also led the Buccaneers with 13 total touchdowns, the fifth most by a Buc in a single season. He recorded five 100-yard rushing performances, including a season-high 171 yards against Chattanooga in October.<\/p>\n

Houston made an immediate impact to open the season, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Murray State, earning SoCon Offensive Player of the Week honors.<\/p>\n

In addition to his work in the backfield, Houston contributed on special teams as ETSU\u2019s primary kick returner, averaging 24 yards per return. He was also named first-team All-SoCon by the league\u2019s coaches following the season and now looks to turn his collegiate success into an opportunity at the NFL level.<\/p>\n

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