| Height: | 5'10 |
| Weight: | 212 |
| Position: | LB |
| College: | Kansas State University |
| Professional Teams: | 2010 NFL Draft Client |
Senior (2009): Appeared in all 12 games for the Wildcats, as a starter at Linebacker. John finished 5th on the team in tackles with 51 (7.5 for loss) for the year to go along with 1 sack, and 2 fumbles forced and recovered. John was also very active in pass coverage recording 1 interception, 3 pass breakups, and 4 passes defended for the year. One of the fearless leaders of the defense, Houlik received the Nancy Bennett Memorial Award (representing fight, spirit and positive nature) at the team’s award banquet.
Junior (2008): Saw action in eight games during his junior campaign… Finished the season with 29 total tackles… In his first appearance of the season he collected seven tackles against Texas Tech… Had a total of five stops twice, against Colorado and Nebraska… Also had two pass breakups and one forced fumble on the season.
Sophomore (2007): Appeared in all 12 games, starting five… Finished 2007 third on the team with 68 tackles… Had multiple stops in all 12 games and collected five or more tackles in nine games… Had three sacks and four tackles for loss on the year… Brought down eight ball carriers, including one for a loss, against San Jose State, matching his total from all of 2006… Had four total tackles and recorded a sack against Missouri State… Had four takedowns against Texas… Made seven stops against Colorado and Oklahoma State, followed by five tackles against Baylor and Iowa State… Turned in eight stops at Fresno State.
Freshman (2006): Earned playing time in nine games at linebacker and on special teams… Totaled eight tackles, four solo and four assisted… Credited with two tackles against Florida Atlantic, Colorado and Texas… Also had a tackle for loss in the Texas Bowl vs. Rutgers.
