Stampeders cornerback Houston among CFL leaders in interceptions
Global News
He's wearing different colours, but Demerio Houston is still doing his thing.
He’s wearing different colours, but Demerio Houston is still doing his thing.
The Calgary Stampeders cornerback stands tied for second in the CFL in interceptions with four, two behind Saskatchewan’s Rolan Milligan Jr. He and teammate Tre Roberson are also tied for third overall in defensive takeaways with four apiece.
Houston led the CFL in interceptions (seven) and defensive takeaways (10) last season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 27-year-old native of Shelby, N.C., signed a two-year deal with Calgary in free agency.
But the five-foot-10, 173-pound Houston has also registered 39 tackles in seven games this season. He’s on pace to surpass his career highs in both interceptions (seven) and tackles (50) that were recorded last year when Houston was a CFL all-star.
“I feel like I’m playing well, I’m playing physical especially against the run,” said Houston.
Houston had a team-high seven tackles in Calgary’s last contest, a 31-29 home loss to Ottawa on Aug. 15. However, he’s more concerned about the plays that eluded him, including an 18-yard second-down catch by Jaelon Acklin, who corralled the ball after it went off Houston’s hands.
The catch extended Ottawa’s final drive, one kicker Lewis Ward capped by hitting a 51-yard field goal with no time left.
“I feel I’m definitely making plays,” Houston said. “But I felt like I left a lot on the table that I should’ve had (versus Ottawa), especially late in the game.
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