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E.J.
Speed

#45

HOU Texans

6'3"

227lbs

30y/o

Overall Grade '25

54.7

63rd/88 - LBs

Snap Count '25

429

73rd/186 - LBs

Tackles '25

76th/88 - LBs

Pressures '25

59th/88 - LBs

E.J.

Speed

#45

HOU Texans

BIO

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 4/16/2026

E.J. Speed is a linebacker for the Houston Texans who earned a 54.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 63rd among 88 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 54.8 ranked 44th among 88 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 62.9 ranked 52nd at the position. His pass-rush grade of 50.3 ranked 80th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 37 solo tackles on the season. Speed generated 7 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 96.6 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 9 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Houston Texans

2025

Indianapolis Colts

2019 - 2024

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Season Stats

2025

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

76th/88 LBs

SACKS

67th/88 LBs

ASSISTS

86th/88 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

43rd/88 LBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

96.6

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

429

Run Defense Snaps

159

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

238

E.J. Speed

Summary Bio

Career

PFF Grades

Season Stats

Defense

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