Detroit Lions training camp preview FB

Fullbacks

Jed Collins 7th year 1st in Detroit after signed as Non-tendered RFA Washington State Mission Viejo, CA
Career- 47 games 26 starts 19/49/3 rush 39/174/4 rec 1fl
Playoffs 4 games 2 starts 3 rec 28 yards
Contract 1 year $710,000

Collins is a true fullback from the Saints. He knows the offense but he has to hold off Abram for the spot on the roster.

AT WSU, 46 games
82 rec 899 yards 6 td 8/12/2 rush
42t 3 ff 2 fr

Combine: 6016 254 4.08 20 6.9 ldrill

Montell Owens 9th year 2nd in Detroit (UFA in 2013) Maine Wilmington, DE
Lions: 1 game
Preseason: 2 att 2 yards 1 tackle
Career: 105 games 56/292/3 rush 12/132 rec 72 tackles
College 38 games
Contract 1 year $1.1 mil

Owens is a versatile player but was injured for 2013. He could fit is as the FB and is a great special teams player.

at Maine 38 games

Chad Abram Rookie UDFA 2014
Contract: 3 years $420,000

Abram has a legit shot at the FB spot. He can block and has surprising speed with the ball. He is a former FSU safety and can play special teams.

45 games 13-54 rush 9-73 3td rec

Pro Day: 5114 236 4.58 21 reps 35.5 vj 1007 broad 4.5 7.08 l