In some ways, Packers cornerback Davon House fits the bill of a player whom teams could covet in free agency.
For one, House plays a premium position. Secondly, he doesn’t turn 26 until July. Finally, he he has good size for a corner (6-0, 195), and he was timed in a solid 4.50 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine.
However, House has primarily been a backup in four seasons with Green Bay, starting just 14 games. He has also dealt with injuries to both shoulders. Moreover, he has just two interceptions in 40 regular season contests.
Nevertheless, House is probably hitting the market at a good time. His potential could entice a club, Green Bay or otherwise, to sign him long-term.
In a story published Saturday by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, House said he is seeking a starting job.
“I don’t like the role just playing special teams, especially when I know I can contribute,” House told the Journal Sentinel‘s Tom Silverstein.
Added House, according to the paper: “I know I can play. I truly believe the film says I can play in this league. If my film doesn’t show it, I don’t mind playing special teams. But I think my film shows I’m a starter.”
House told the Journal Sentinel he believed the Packers would try to re-sign wide receiver Randall Cobb and offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga before they got a deal done with him, but if that is the club’s approach, he is OK with it.
“Randall isn’t done, Bulaga isn’t done, so I’m not going to be done. I won’t be back until they all get done. It makes no sense for me to get done before them,” House told the paper.
No matter where he lands, House is one of the players to watch at his position in free agency. Though his résumé isn’t especially full, interested teams will bank on the best being yet to come for the New Mexico State product