First time in a generation the Lions have quality young players at corner. The headliner is Slay but Lawson and Digs stood up well in their first seasons. Alex Carter is the question mark. Still just 21 years old can he play?
Active Roster
Darius Slay
Nevin Lawson
Quandre Diggs
Jon Bademosi
Adarius Barnes
IR
Ian Wells
Practice Squad
Alex Carter
Charles Washington
D'Joun Smith
Gone:
Rashean Mathis
Josh Wilson
| 2015 STATS: CORNERBACKS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYER | GAMES | TACKLES | INTS | PDEF | FF |
| Darius Slay | 16 | 59 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Nevin Lawson | 15 | 47 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Quandre Diggs | 16 | 38 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Alex Carter^ | 9 | 25 | 351 | 14.0 | 68 |
| Johnson Bademosi# | 16 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Darrin Walls> | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ian Wells* | 12 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Crezdon Butler | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Washington* | 11 | 40 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adairius Barnes* | 13 | 50 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Keith Lewis^ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Darius Slay 4th year in Detroit 45 games 36 starts
2nd round pick 2013
Lions stats:154 tackles 4 int 35 PBU
Playoff 1 Gs 1 PBU
Preseason 25 tackles
College: Mississippi State 26 games 13 starts 63 tackles 6 int 2 td
Contract: 5 years remain $4.6 cap hit
Combine: 5117 192 4.36 14 35.5 1004 4.21 6.9
A true lead corner with shut down capability.Ranked #4 in Pro football focus coverage rating. Signed a 4 year extension $23 million guaranteed. Struggled with a hamstring injury.
Nevin Lawson 3rd year in Detroit 16 games 9 starts
4th round pick 2013
Lions stats: 48 tackles 6 PBU
Preseason 20 tackles
College: Utah State 47 games 205 tackles 3 int 34 PBU
Contract: 2 years $675,146
Combine: 5094 190 4.48 16 34.5 911 4.13 7.12
A surprise how well Nevin Played in 2015. Too may penalties but excellent toughness. Showed range and tackling. Has a chance to be solid.
Quandre Diggs 2nd year in Detroit 16 games 3 starts
6th round pick 2015
Lions stats: 36 tackles 6 PBu 1 Ff 1 FR
Preseason: 9 tackles
College Texas 52 games 49 starts 11 int 37 PBU
Contract 3 years $553,838
Combine: 5091 196 4.56 17 35.5 9114.15 7.22
Natural slot corner, Good short area quickness and instinct. Plays the deep ball poorly.
Tough tackler. Tore a Pec vs. the Saints.
Jon Bademosi 5th year in the NFL 62 games
UFA 2015 Browns
NFL stats: 71 tackles (Browns)
College: Stanford 48 games 122 tackles 2 FF
Contract: 2 years $2,150,000
Pro Day: 6006 201 4.39 16 40 1005 4.1 6.96
Superior special teams player and depth at cb. Good end of the roster guy.
Alex Carter 2nd year in Detroit
3rd round pick 2015
College: Stanford 40 games 33 starts 146 tackles 2 int 5 FF
Contract: 3 years $727,187
Combine: 6001 196 4.5 17 40 1001 4.07 7.05
Missed his whole rookie year with an ankle. Should be ready in 2016. Practice Squad
Crezdon Butler 7th year in the NFL 44 games 3 starts 2nd year in Detroit 9 games
FA 2015
Lions stats: 4 tackles
Preseason 6 tackles
NFL Stats: 25 tackles 2 FF (Steelers (4), Cards (2), Skins (2), Bills (5), Chargers (12), Bucs (11), Seahawks (1)
College: Clemson 53 games 183 tackles 11 int
Contract 1 year $600,000
Combine: 5116 191 4.49 17 39.5 1001 4.23 7.08
A good 6th corner. He will be cut and then brought back later in the season. Cut for the 75 man roster
Darrin Walls 6th year in the NFL 54 games 16 starts
UFA 2015 Jets
NFL stats: 75 tackles 3 int
College Notre Dame 35 games 34 starts 140 tackles 5 int
Contract 1 year $680,000
Pro Day: 5117 1914.42 15 28.5 1002 4.18 6.88
Will compete for the 5th CB. He can fill in but will likely be cut. Cut September 3
Keith Lewis 3rd year in the NFL Chiefs, Chargers, Jets, Bucs
Fa 2016
College Va- Lynchburg
Contract: 1 year $450,000
Pro day: 5104 194 4.45 14 31 1003 4.11 6.89
Size and speed guy. Has been around the practice squads and camps of the league. A long shot. Waived August 25.
Adarius Barnes UDFA Rookie
College: La Tech 44 games 150 tackle 10 int
Contract 3 years: $450,000
Pro Day: 5106 179 4.55 14 41 1006 4.08 6.82
A good athlete but lacks size. Will compete for an inside job at slot corner. Made the 53 man roster. Practice Squad on 12/17.
Ian Wells UDFA Rookie
College: Ohio 141 tackles 2 int 28 PBU
Contract: 3 years $450,000
Pro Day: 5104 199 4.49 41 1104 4.08
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| Injured in the 1st joint practice |
Missed time in the spring. A long shot. Injured during first joint practice at Pittsburgh. Placed on Injured reserve August 10.
Charles Washington UDFA Rookie
College: Fresno State 50 games 202 tackles 3 int
Contract: 3 years $450,000
Pro Day: 5102 190 18 41 1005 4.48 7.23
Missed time in the spring. Good athlete will compete a practice squad spot. Also can play safety. Practice Squad
Rashaad Reynolds 3rd year in the NFL
FA 2016 Jags
College: Oregon State 50 games 38 starts 218 tackles 10 int
Contract: 1 year $450,000
Combine: 5097 189 4.51 20 38.5 1003 6.72 4
Signed August 10. Replaces Wells before the 1st preseason game. Spent two years in the Jags organization but did not play in a game. Small but quick. Has a nose for the ball. Possible practice squad guy. Cut
Brandon McGee 4th year in the NFL 18 games
FA NY Giants
NFL Stats: Rams 17 games 18 tackles
College: Miami 44 games 25 starts 109 tackles 3 int
Contract: 1 year
Combine: 5110 193 4.37 14 34 911 6.71 4.18
signed from the Giants on August 25. A quick look before the 75 man cutdown. Cut.
D'Joun Smith 3rd in the NFL 4 games
FA 2016 Colts
NFL Stats: 1 tackle 1 FR
College: FAU 34 games 113 tackles 21 PBU 9 int
Contract: Practice Squad
Combine: 5100 187 4.45 18 36" 1004 4.26 4.9
Waived off the practice squad.
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