2020 Detroit Lions practice squad

 

Jon Toth

4th year in the NFL1st in Detroit

2020 FA (jets)

2017 UDFA (Eagles)

College: Kentucky 49 games 48 starts

Combine: 6047 307 5.51 21 25.5" 804 8.094.84

Hometown:

Age: 26

Tremaine Brock

11th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

FA 2020 Jags

2010 UDFA (49ers)

Lions Stats: 1 game 5 tackles

NFL Stats: 118 Games 56 starts 267 tackles 11 int 55 PBU

Playoff Stats: 13 games 6 starts 27 tackles 3 PBU

College: Belhaven 11gp 51 tackles 10 PBU 6 int 2 td 29/505 KOR

Minnesota 13 games 73 tackles 1 INT

Hometown: Long Beach, MS

Age: 32

Jerrell Adams
5th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit
2020 Free Agent
2016 6th round pick (184) Giants
NFL Stats: 30 games 3 starts 24/214/1 td rec 4t
College: South Carolina 37 games 66/977/7 rec Senior Bowl
Combine: 6051 247 4.64 18 32.5" 909 7.05 4.31
Hometown: Scott's Branch SC

Age: 28

Alex Myres

2020 Free Agent (Steelers)

2019 UDFA Steelers

Lions Stats: 1 game 5 tackles
College: Houston  24 games 97 tackles 2int 14 pBU 1FR
Ouachta Baptist 11 games 69 tackles 1 int
Pro Day: 5110 192 4.42 19 37" 1005 6.7 3.7
Hometown: Woodland, TX
Age: 24

Steve Wirtel
2020 UDFA
College: Iowa State 51 games 7 tackles Senior Bowl
Combine: 6037 227 4.76 19 26" 1000 7.12 4.28
Hometown: Pralnd Park, IL

Dead: $17,333

Kareem Martin

7th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Free Agent Giants

2014 3rd Round pick (84) Cards

Lions Stats: 1 game

NFL Stats: 78 games 21 starts 105 tackles 5 sacks 4 FF 6 PD

College: North Carolina  178 tackles 19.5 sacks 13 PBu 3 FR 4 FF

Combine: 6057 272 4.72 22 35.5 1009 7.2 4.33

Hometown: Roanoke Rapids, NC

Age:  28

Albert Huggins

2nd year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Waivers Texans

2019 UDFA Texans

Lions Stats: 1 game

NFL Stats: 5 games (Eagles) 3 tackles 1 QBH

College: Clemson 46 games 4 starts 83 tackles 7 sacks 1 PBU

Combine/Pro Day:  6027 305 5.12 35 28.5" 806 7.56 4.78 

Hometown: Orangeburg, SC

Age: 23

Jordan Scarlett

2nd year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Free Agent (panthers)

2019 5th round pick (154) Panthers

NFL Stats: 9 games 4/9/0 rush 1 t

College: Florida

Combine: 5103 207 4.47 21 30" 908 4.63 7.37

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale

Age: 24

Jordan Ta'amu

2nd year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Free Agent (chiefs)

2019 UDFA (texans)

XFL Stats: St. Louis Battlehawks 5 starts 97/134/2 1050 5 td 41/217/1 rush

College: Ole Miss 381/591/12 5600 30td 173/507/10

Combine: 6025 221 4.77 27.5" 901 4.36 7.06

Hometown: Pearl City, HI

Age: 23

Arryn Sippos
2020 UDFA
College: Auburn 117/5150/44 ave
Pro day: 6024 213 5.09
Hometown: Melbourne

Dead: $55,000
Age: 27

Dalyn Dawkins

3rd year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Free Agent (Titans)

2018 UDFA (titans)

NFL Stats: 4 games 11/26/0 rush

College: Colorado State 557/3185/14 70/650/3 rec

Purdue: 32/115/0 9/84/rec

Pro Day: 5070 183 4.58 9 31: 909 7.12 4.45

Age: 26

Hometown: Louisville, KY

Josh Hawkins

5th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Free Agent (Panthers)

2016 UDFA Packers

NFL Stats: 26 games 3 starts 

Playoff Stats: 5 games 5 tackles

XFL Stats: Dallas Renegades 6 games 11 tackles 2 int

College: East Carolina 32 games 126 tackles 2 int 19 PBU

Pro Day: 5104 189 4.39 14 40.5" 1005 7.22 4.09

Hometown: Winston-Salem NC

Age: 27

Detroit Lions 2020 Reserve Lists

Covid-19 List
(Player has been quarantined or had a positive test. Needs three positive tests to be cleared)

12/21

Anthony Pittman activated 1/2

12/12

Everson Griffen Activated 12/25

11/6

Jalen Elliott Activated 11/10

11/4

Matthew Stafford (Close Contact) Activated 11/8

11/3 

Jarrad Davis Activated 11/9

8/1
Matthew Stafford Reinstated 8/4 (False Positive)

7/30
Isaac Nauta Reinstated 8/3
Justin Coleman Reinstated 8/4

7/29
TJ Hockenson Reinstated 8/8
Kenny Golladay Reinstated 8/5
Amani Oruwariye Reinstated8/8
Arryn Siposs Reinstated 8/8
Jalen Elliott Reinstated 8/14

Injured Reserve

Kerrith Whyte Jr.

2nd year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Free Agent Steelers

2019 7th round pick (222) Bears
NFL stats: 6 games 24/122/0 1/9 rec 14/264 KOR

College Stats: Florida Atlantic 37 games 222/135811 22/227/2 rec 81/2115/2 KOR

Pro Day Stats: 5100 197 4.37 21 42" 1100 7.2 4.37

Hometown: Laxahatchee, FL

Age 23

Cuts

Frank Herron
3rd year in the NFL 2nd in Detroit

2018 UDFA Patriots
2019 Signed off the Dolphins practice squad
Lions Stats; 7 games 11 tackles 1 PBu
College: LSU 23 games 67 tackles 2 sacks 3 FF 1 FR
Pro Day: 6034 303 5.09 25 27.5" 807 8 4.76 NFLPA Game
Hometown: Memphis
Age: 25

Jonathan Williams

5th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Free Agent (Colts)

2016 5th round pick (156)

Lions Stats: 5 games 1 carry 5 yards 1 FL 4/21 rec

NFL stats: 28 games 1 start 80/334/2 7/52 rec 

College: Arkansas 36 games 406/2321/16 26/345/6 rec

Pro Day: 5106 220 4.63 16 6.97 4.29

Hometown: Allen, TX

Age: 26

Ty Johnson
2nd year in Detroit
2019 6th round pick (186)
Lions Stats: 18 games 1 start 63/273/0 24/109/0 rec 3/58 KOR
Preseason: 11/42/0 2/20/1 rec
College: Maryland 43 games 348/2635/17 29/381/2 rec 48/1194/2 KOR
Pro Day: 5103 203 4.4 13 34.5 1003 East West Shrine Game
Dead: $201,799
Hometown: Cumberland, MY
Age: 22

Geremy Davis
6th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit
2020 UFA Chargers
2015 5th round pick (186) Giants
NFL career: 36 games 1 start 5/59 rec 18 tackles
Playoffs 2 games 2 tackles
College: UCONN 46 games 165/2292/7 rec
Combine:6020 216 4.58 4.49 23 36.5" 1004 6.86 4.18
Hometown: Norcross, GA

Dead: $95,000
Age: 28

Daylon Mack
2nd year in the NFL 1st in Detroit
2020 Waivers Ravens
2019 5th round Pick 160 Ravens
NFL stats: 1 game
College: Texas A&M  52 games 108 tackles 8 sacks 2 ff 27 TFL 2 PBU
Senior Bowl/ East West Shrine Game
Combine: 6010 336 5.03 30 27" 806 8.02 4.95
Hometown: Gladewater, TX
Age: 23

Travis Fulgham
2nd year in Detroit
2019 6th round pick (184)
Lion stats: 3 games
Preseason: 7/147 rec 1 Fl
College: Old Dominion 39 games 128/2044/18 rec Senior Bowl
Combine: 6023 215 4.58 4.55 15 36.5 1006 6.84 4.22
Contract: Dead $133,614
Hometown: Ashburn, VA
Age: 24

Joshua Garnett
5th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit
2020 Free Agent
2016 1st Round Pick (28) 49ers
NFL Stats: 22 games 11 starts
College: Stanford 55 games Senior Bowl
Combine: 6047 312 5.32 30 29" 803 7.62 4.64 Arms 33 7/8"
Hometown: Puyallup, WA
Age: 26
Contract: $50,000 Dead

Christian Sam
3rd year in the NFL 2nd in Detroit
2019 Free Agent
2018 6th round pick (178) Patriots
College; Arizona State 40 games 242 tackles 17 TFL 7 sacks 3 int
Combine: 6010 244 4.75 4.73 28 32" 906 7.03 4.20
Hometown: Allen, Texas
Age: 24

Michael Jackson
2nd year in Detroit
2019 Practice Squad Cowboys
2019 5th round pick Cowboys (158)
Lions Stats: 1 game
College; Miami 51 games 97 tackles 16 PBU 4 int 2 FR
Combine: 6005 210 4.45 13 40.5" 1010 4.12 7.12 East/West Shrine Game
Hometown: Spain Park, AL
Age: 23

Jeremiah Dinson
2020 UDFA
College: Auburn 48 games 214 tackles 4 int 12 PBU
Pro Day: 5111 189 4.71 13 33" 907 7.2 4.53 East/West Shrine Game
Hometown: Miami
Dead: $10,000
Age: 23

Luke Sellers
2020 UDFA
College: South Dakota State 50 games 4/7 rush 1/8/1 rec
Hometown: Papillion, NE
Dead: $ 6,666

Caleb Benenoch
5th year in the NFL 2nd in Detroit
Waivers 2019 Cowboys
2016 5th round pick (148) Bucs
NFL Stats: 35 games 22 starts
College: UCLA 36 games
Combine: 6054 311 4.98 28" 808 8.15 5.11 Arms 34 1/2"
Hometown: Katy, TX
Age: 26

Jason Huntley
2020 5th round pick (172)
College: New Mexico State 46 g 374/2197/18 134/1119/7 rec 59/1521/5 KR
Pro Day: 5084 190 4.4 21 39.5" 1011 7.25 4.25 NFLPA Game
Hometown: Arlington, TX

Dead: $72,577
Age: 23

Wes Hills
2nd year in Detroit
2019 UDFA Rookie
Lions stats: 1 start 10/21/2 rush 2/1/0 rec
College: Slippery Rock 246/1714/17 28/193 rec NFLPA/Senior Bowl
Delaware 32 games 286/1849/14 10/67 rec
Combine: 6005 209

Hometown: Wildwood, NJ
Age: 25

Chris Lacy
3rd year in Detroit
2018 UDFA
Lions stats 8 games 2 starts3/60/0 rec 1 tackle
Preseason: 6/46/1
College: Oklahoma State 49 games 63/920/5
Combine/Pro day: 6030 205 4.51 4.44 11 35.5 1006 7.29 4.6
Hometown: De Soto FL
Age: 24

Kevin Wilkins

2020 Free Agent Giants

2019 UDFA (Eagles)

College: Rutgers 47 games 126 tackles 2.5 Sacks 7 PBU 1 int

Pro Day: 6020 301 5.29 24 26.5 810 7.42 4.53

Hometown: Montvale, NJ

Age: 25

Olive Sagapolu
2nd year in Detroit
2019 UDFA
College: Wisconsin 44 games 61 tackles 10 TFl 6 sacks 1 int 1 FE
Pro Day: 6015 324 29.5" 806 7.91 4.74
Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
Age:23

Will Clarke

Free Agent 2020 (Battlehawks)

2014 3rd Round Pick (88) Bengals

NFL Stats: 53 games 37 tackles 7 sacks 2 Fr

NFL Playoffs: 2 games 1 tackles

XFL Stats: 3 games 8 tackles 1 sack

College Stats: West Virginia 41g 104 tackles 10 sacks 8 PBU

Hometown: Pittsburgh

Age: 29

Combine: 6061 271 4.77 22 32" 911 7.26 4.57

Jonathan Wynn
3rd year in Detroit
2018 UDFA
Lions Stats: 1 game 1 tackle
Preseason: 11 tackles
College: Vanderbilt 40 games 85 tackles 9.5 tfl 5 sacks 7 pd
Pro Day: 6042 256 4.77 19 32" 905 7.13 4.47
Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA

Dead: $8,400
Age: 24

Tavien Feaster

2020 UDFA

College: South Carolina 10 games 124/672/5 

Clemson 38 games 222/1330/15 23/183/1 rec

Youtube workout: 6000 221 4.46 17 36" 1000 4.37 7.12

Dead: $8,400

Hometown: Spartanburg, SC

Joe Webb

11th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Free Agent (Texans)

2010 6th round pick (199) Vikings

NFL Stats: 102 games 4 starts 90/159/6 888 3 td 50/326/4 rush 10/74/0

College: UAB 37 games 468/792/25 5571 37td 516/2774/24 rush 32/471/4 rec

Pro Day: 6026 223 4.44 21 42.5 1105 6.71 4.04

Dead $48,000

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Age: 33

Elijah Lee
4th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit
2020 UTFA 49ers
2017 7th round pick (232) Vikings

Lions Stats: 4 games 2 tackles
NFL Stats: 42 games 78 t 1 sack 2 Ff 2 PBu
Playoff 3 games 2 tackles
College: Kansas State 37 games 209 tackles 11 sacks 5 int
Pro day: 6020 229 4.69 18 38" 1002 6.91 42.7

Dead: $398,232
Hometown: Blue Springs, MZ
Age: 24

 

Bo Scarbrough
3rd year in the NFL 2nd in Detroit
2019 Free Agent
2018 7th round pick (236) Cowboys
Lion Stats: 6 games 5 starts 89/377/1
College: Alabama 31 games 267/1512/20 21/131/0 rec
Combine: 6017 228 4.52 14 40" 1009 4.34
Dead: $198,529
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Al
Age: 24

Khari Lee

6th year in the NFL 2nd year in Detroit

2020 Free Agent (Falcons)

2015 UDFA Texans

Lions Stats:  8 games

NFL Stats: 34 games 2/12 rec

XFL Stats: DC Defenders 5 games 8/91/2

College: Bowie State 40 games 107/1255/4 rec

Pro Day: 6042 258 5.05 18 36" 907 7.62 4.45

Dead: $12,000

Hometown: Baltimore

Age: 28

Beau Benzschawel
2nd  year in Detroit
2019 UDFA
Lions stats: 2 games
College: Wisconsin  49 starts Senior Bowl
Combine: 6067 307 5.25 20 36.5 802
Hometown: Grafton, WI

Dead: $112,533
Age: 24

Marvin Hall
5th year in the NFL 2nd in Detroit
FA 2019 Bears
2017 UDFA Raiders
Lion Stats: 20 games 5 starts  24/551/3 3/25 KOR2/16 PR 2 t
NFL Stats: 44 games 19/470/3 rec 27/6280 KR
College: Washington 28 games 36/760/3 Rec 29/641/0 KR 3/16 PR
Pro Day: 5095 188 4.4 15 40" 1005 6.86 4.24 CGS All Star Game
Dead $582,353
Hometown: Los Angeles
Age: 27

Isaac Nauta
2nd year in Detroit
2019 7th Round Pick (224)
Lions stats:  13 games 3/16 rec
Preseason: 5/85/1 rec
College: Georgia 42 games 68/905/3
Combine: 6032 244 4.91 4.83 19 28" 906 7.44 4.43
Hometown: Atlanta (Brandenton, FL IMG)

Contract: 1 year $441,176

Dead: $442,250
Age: 23

Dee Virgin

4th year in the NFL 3rd in Detroit

Waivers Texans 2018

2017 UDFA Texans

Lions Stats: 19 games 11 tackles 1 ff

Preseason: 3 tackles 2 PBU

College: West Alabama 11 starts 43 tackles 3 int 7 pbu 11/244 KOR

Tenn-Chat 39 games 36 starts 133 tackles 23 PBU  4 int 1 td 15/312 KOR

Pro Day: 5092 194 4.47 16 36.5 1006 7.35 4.29

Hometown: Donalsonville, GA

Age: 27

 

Jayron Kearse
5th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit
2020 UFA Vikings
2016 7th round pick (244) Vikings

Lions stats: 11 games 7 starts 58 tackles 2 PBU
NFL Stats: 73 games 12 starts 137 tackles 1 int 1 FR
Playoffs: 3 games 1 tackle
College: Stats: Clemson 39 games 164 tackles 7 int 2 fr
Combine: 6040 215 4.62 16 31.5 1004 7.06 4.6
Hometown: South Fort Myers, FL
Age: 26

Marcus Martin 

7th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit

2020 Free Agent (Seahawks)

2014 3rd round pick (70) 49ers

Lions stats: 2 games

NFL Stats: 28 games 24 starts

College: USC 33 starts

Combine: 6033 320 5.38 23 4.93

Age: 26

Hometown: Los Angeles 

Detroit Lions stats leaders 2010-2019

Leaders 2010-2019

Passing
Matthew Stafford 67-71-1 3358/5319/114 38756 yards 243 td
Shaun Hill 3-7 269/432/12 2891 yards 18 td
David Blough 0-5 94/174/6 984 yards 4 td
Drew Stanton 2-1 69/119/3 790 yards 4 td
Jeff Driskel 0-3 62/105/4 685 yards 4 td

Rushing
Joique Bell 63/15g           561/2235/22
Reggie Bush 25/23g         299/1303/6
Ameer Abdullah 35/22g   327/1251/6
Kerryon Johnson 18/14g  231/1044/6
Theo Riddick 84/19g        288/1023/5
Matthew Stafford 139gs   296/978/12
Jahvid Best 22/15g            255/945/6
Mikel LeShoure 17/14g    217/807/9
Zach Zenner 36/6g            174/685/8
Maurice Morris 30/12g     170/652/6
Kevin Smith 26/5g            143/623/5

Receiving
Calvin Johnson 90gs          538/8548/62
Golden Tate 71/64g            416/4741/22
Marvin Jones 53/51g          213/3316/27
Kenny Golladay 42/34g     163/2730/19
Brandon Pettigrew 82/74g 271/2619/15
Theo Riddick 81/29g         285/2238/14
Nate Burleson 45/38          194/2083/12
Eric Ebron 56/37g             186/2070/11
Joique Bell 63/15g             162/1638/1
Tony Scheffler 50/14g       120/1311/8
Titus Young 26/16g           81/990/10

Tackles
DeAndre Levy 79/76g        553 tackles
Stephen Tulloch 67GS       485
Glover Quin 96GS             423
Tahir Whitehead 93/54g      399
Darius Slay 103/94g           347
Tavon Wilson 56/39g          278
Jarrad Davis 41GS              259
Suh 78GS                            238
Louis Delmas 50/49g         237
Ziggy Ansah 80/73g           218

Sacks
Ziggy Ansah 80/73g           48
Suh 78GS                            36
Cliff Avril  45GS                 29
Kyle VandenBosch  43GS  15.5
Devin Taylor 61/18g           15
Devon Kennard  31GS        14
Nick Fairley 46/30G           13.5
Stephen Tulloch 67GS       10
Jason Jones 34GS                 9.5

Interceptions
Glover Quin 96Gs             19/313/2
Darius Slay 103/94g          19/265/1
DeAndre Levy 79/76g       11/136/1
Chris Houston 55/54g        10/261/2
Alphonso Smith 27/11g      8/112/2
Quandre Diggs 65/40g       6/69/1
James Ihedigbo 28/21g       5/86
Amari Spievey 35/26          5/82
Tahir Whitehead 93/54g     4/46
Louis Delmas   50/49g        4/44

2020 Detroit Lions draft class

Given the sad state of the franchise with a so called win now edict from Martha, the Lions were placed in a box of what they could do in this draft. Obviously, Bob was not going take a QB in the first round. Both Tua and Herbert are far from sure things. Tua was his injury history and Herbert just might not be that good. Taking Okudah was the easy pick. Great kid with leadership skills.

The second round was frustrating to me. Running backs have little value until later in the draft. Taking a RB is a short term fix. Investing in a WR or Defensive Lineman is a long term foundational piece. D'Andre Swift is the best RB prospect the Lions have drafted since Kevin Jones in 2004. Ameer ran 4.6 in the 40 and was a KOR and 3rd down guy. Kerryon came out of Auburn with injury concerns. Hopefully the Lions can get a good three years out of Swift.

Drafting the Lineman in rounds 3 and 4 are good foundational pieces. The Lions were not going to pay $10 mil a year for a guard. Okwara should bolster the pass rush and maybe a starter down the line. Later round picks have specific roles to play. Cephus is a special teams guy and slot receiver. Huntley is a gadget guy and return man. He gives the Lions some speed. Penisini is a run stuffer.

1st Round (3)


Jeff Okudah CB Ohio State 6011 205 4.48 41"

Top rated CB in the draft. Adapt at playing press man. Excellent tackler. Should start day one opposite Trufant. At Ohio State he played 41 games with 3 int 18 PBU. Advanced stats from PFF showed 58 targets with 27 complete. 282 yards 1 TD. (Darrell Stewart of MSU). He played mostly outside with only 71 slot snaps.

Elite prospect, fits a need, great kid.

Rookie Review:

Looked overmatched. Did not show the speed needed to be a starting CB. Disappointed as a tackler.

9 games 6 starts 44 tackles 3 PBU 1 int

2nd round (35)


D'Andre Swift RB Georgia 5082 212 4.48 35.5" 1001
440/2885/20 rush 73/666/5 rec

Top rated RB in the draft. Good blend of speed, quickness and power. Ran mostly out of the zone scheme. Solid receiver and the a very good pass protector. Had 7 fumbles at Georgia. A better prospect than Kerryon or Ameer.

Top RB prospect, good kid, not a lot of mileage.

Rookie Review:

Showed good speed and quickness. Can catch the ball. Ball security is a major concern.

3rd Round (67)


Julian Okwara Edge Notre Dame  6042 252 27 reps
45 games 15.5 sacks 24 TFL 4 FF 2int

Pure edge rusher. Could drop once in while. Long with 34.3" arms and 10.25" hands. Broke his leg in November but should be healthy if the season ever starts. Probably will play a situational pass rush early in his career. Could develop into a end or Jack LB.  23% pass rush win rate in 2019.

Talent, Captain at ND, fills a need, impact position.

Rookie Review:

Hurt basically the whole season. Has the tools but not the production.

3rd Round (75)

Jonah Jackson 6034 306 5.23 28 26" 802 7.83 5.02

Strong player who played at the Senior Bowl for the Lions. 33.5 " arms with 10.5" hands. Lions traded up to draft at at # 75. Should be in the mix to start at guard. Played three years at Rutgers. Team captain. Grad transfer to Ohio State. PFF stats gave up 1 sack and 9 hurries in 2019.

Strong player, team captain, experience with the Lions.

Rookie Review:

Foundational piece. Really solid NFL guard.

4th Round (121)



Logan Stenberg 6061 317 5.3 26" 808

Big guy with a nasty play style. I had a third round grade him off of film and the Senior Bowl. Lowered because of a poor combine. 32.5" arms 10.25" Hands. was flagged 24 times the last 2 years.
Only surrendered 1 hurry in 2019. Kentucky was a run based offense. Will have a chance to develop  into a starter.

Nasty player, strong, good run blocker

Rookie review:

Could not get on the field. Practice guys dressed over him.

5th round (166)


Quintez Cephus Wisconsin 6007 202 4.73 4.62 23 38.5" 1004 7.2 4.33
38 g 93/1496/13

A very poor man's Anquan Boldin. Very strong player. Great hands. Played both outside (451 snaps) and the slot (110 snaps) at Wisconsin. Slow so will have to spend most of time running the short routes. Good blocker and will play special teams. Sat out 2018 with legal issues. He was found not guilty on sexual assault.

Strong player, slot receiver, special teams guy

Rookie Review:

Showed some potential. Inconsistent hands and lacks speed.

5th round (172)


Jason Huntley RB New Mexico State 5084 190 4.4 21 39.5" 1011 7.25 4.25
46 games 374/2197/18 134/1119/7 rec 59/1521/5 KOR

Player with great speed. 5 KOR touchdowns. Will be a gadget guy. Had an excellent NFLPA game and blew up his pro day. The Lions lack speed on offense and he will bring some to the team.

Fast, Return guy, Gadget guy

Rookie Review:

Cut after training camp

6th round (197)



John Penisini DT Utah 6013 318 23 reps 25.5" 4.93
28 games  80t 15 TFL 5 sacks 2 FF

Run stopper. 90.6 run grade from pff. Had a strong Shrine game week. Played mostly the 3 technique at Utah but will play the nose in Detroit. Will compete with Atkins and Herron for a roster spot.

Strong run stuffer. Good value in the 6th.

Rookie Review:

Showed potential as a run stopper. Should be part of the interior rotation for the future.

7th round pick (235)



Jashon Cornell 6022 285
46 games 14 starts 63 t 7 sacks 13.5 TFl

Under the radar player. Did not go to the combine, all-star game nor have a pro day. I watched two films on him MSU and Indiana. Played the 3 technique. Appeared to have long arms. OSU slants their line a lot. He tried to cross the face of the guard. Has good quickness. Plays a little high. Probably will have try to play the Trey Flowers position. Not a run down 3 tech. Graduate degree from Ohio State. Will have to fight to make the roster.

Long arms, quick, smart.

Rookie Review:

Torn his Achilles in camp.

Free Agents


Hunter Bryant TE 6022 248 4.74 23 32.5 907 7.08 4.46
26 games 85/1394/5

Injury concerns dropped him from the draft. Is more like WR than TE. Very quick in his routes. Good hands. Can run after the catch. PFF had him as a 3rd round pick. Has a chance if healthy to make the roster. $60,000 guaranteed.

Rookie Review:

Hurt most the year. Showed potiential.

Jalen Elliott S Notre Dame 6004 205 4.8 15 34" 1005 6.87 4.3
51 games 172 tack 6 int 11 PBU

Played for the Lions at the Senior Bowl. Ran 4.8 at the combine dropping him out of the draft. Will battle for the 5th safety spot. Played mostly FS at Notre Dame. Does have some experience in the slot. Will have to make it on special teams and beat out CJ Moore and Dinson. Was on the practice squad for the entire 2020 season. Signed for 2021.



Jeremiah Dinson S Auburn 5111 189 4.71 13 33" 907 7.2 4.53
48 games 214 tackles 4 int 12 PBU

Fringe prospect. Neither great size nor speed. Played at the Shrine game. The Lions attended his pro day. Played mostly in the box at Auburn. Did match up in the slot for 143 snaps in 2019. Will have to make it on special teams. $80,000 guaranteed to sign.


Arryn Sippos P Auburn 6024 213 5.09
117/5150/44 ave

Australian. 27 years old. Came out as a junior. Will battle for the spot with Jack Fox.


Steven Wirtel LS Iowa State 6037 227 4.76 19 26" 1000 7.12 4.28
51 games 7 tackles

Snapped for the Lions at the Senior Bowl. Good athlete. Two long snappers on the roster. Was on the practice squad for all of 2020. Signed with the Chargers for 2021.


Bobby Price S Norfolk State 6030 205
42 games 229 tackles 7 int 30 PBU 4 FR

Long jumper at Norfolk Career best 25'10". Good size and speed. Reportedly ran 4.43 and jumped 43" 1100. Played in 2 games. Was signed for 2021 season.



Luke Sellers FB South Dakota State 6002 249 30.7" arms 9 " Hands

Blocking FB will compete with Nick Bawden. Plys in the Spring football league.

Detroit Lions Bob Quinn Free Agency Review

A review of the signings of Bob Quinn as the Lions GM:

2016:

Quinn stepped in having to replace Calvin. He signed Marvin Jones to a good deal.  Anquan helped the Lions reach the playoff with 8 touchdown catches. Andre Roberts was a solid return man.

Hits:



Tavon Wilson 56 g 39 st 275 t 3 int
Contract: 2 years $2.2 Mil
Extension: 2 year $ 5.8 Mil

Wilson has a solid contributor in his time in Detroit. Terrible in coverage but an excellent tackler in the box. Led the Lions in tackles in 2019.



WR Marvin Jones 53 g 51 st 213/3318/27 rec
Contract: 5 years $40 mil

Solid replacement for Calvin. Catches the ball in traffic. Good in the red zone. Only issue is with injuries. Ends his contract as the # 3 all-time in receiving touchdowns. 



WR Anquan Boldin 16 starts 67/584/8 rec
Contract: 1 year $2.75 mil

Played like a TE in the passing game. Moved the chains and scored 8 touchdowns.


WR Andre Roberts 16 g 1 st 14/188/1 rec 33/747 KR 20/246/2 PR
Contract: 1 year $760,000

Excellent return man and solid # 4 receiver. Made pro bowl after leaving Detroit.

Misses:



Stefan Charles 12 g 12 tackles
Contract: 1 year $1.75 mil

Signed to be a part of the 4-3 D line rotation. Did very little. Had a goalline stop vs. the Rams.



Johnson Bademosi 16 g 3 st 22t 1 int
Contract; 2 years 4.5 mil
Traded after year 1

Added for depth and special teams help. Really did not cover anybody. Got torched at Chicago when Slay was out. Traded to New England where he won a Super Bowl.

2017:

Quinn started off the 2017 offseason with a terrible free agent class. He compounded it with a terrible draft. This is a blueprint of to take a playoff team to a 3-13 team in two years.

Lang was good when healthy but played only 19 out of 36 games. . Wagner was complete bust. Spence and Washington were moved after one year. Hayden did not play well at all.

Decent



TJ Lang 19 starts
Contract: 3 years $28.5 mil
Retired in year 3 leaving $2.6 mil in dead money in 2019.
Played in only 19 out of 36 games. Was one of the most penalized lineman in 2017. Made the Pro Bowl on reputation. Only Lions guard to make the Pro Bowl since 1964 (John Gordy)

Misses:



Ricky Wagner 40 starts
Contract: 5 years $47.5 mil
Cut after three years leaving $5.8 mil in dead cap for 2020

Quinn made him the highest paid right tackle in the NFL. He struggled. Could not pass protect especially against the Vikings. Terrible run blocker.




Akeem Spence 16 g 11 st 39 t 3 sacks
Contract: 3 years $ 9 mil
Traded after year # 1

Signed to start at the 3 technique. Was ineffective. Traded to Miami after year # 1.




Cornelius Washington 15g 2 starts 24t 2.5 sacks
Contract: 2 years $5.825 mil

Signed to be part of the rotation at end. Never really added any pass rush. Cut after the season.



Dj Hayden 16 g 1 starts 44 tackles
Contract 1 year $3.75 mil

Ineffective as a cover guy. Did have a touchdown at Chicago.

2018:

Quinn was looking to switch to from 4-3 defense to the hybrid Patriots defense.
He did a horrible job. Grabbing two below average linebackers and a tackle that did not make it through the season. Blount was ineffective. When signing a back up guard is your best move that is not a good sign.

Decent:



Kenny Wiggins 30 games 13 starts
Contract: 2 years $ 5 mil
Extend 1 year $1.187 mil

Rotational guard who grades at below average. Cut during 2021



Levine Toilolo 15 g 10 st 21/263/1 rec
Contract: 1 year $1.5 mil

Started to play better late in the season. Had a good game vs. the Rams and caught a TD from Matt Prater.

The Misses:



Christian Jones 29 st 120 t 3 sacks
Contract: 2 years $6.35 Mil
Extend: 2 years $5.74 mil

Grades out as one of the worst LB in the NFL the first three years in Detroit. Signed an extension.



Devon Kennard 31g 30 st 102t 14 sacks
Contract: 3 years $17.25 mil
Cut after year 2 leaving $1.75 mil in dead money for 2020

Had a few big games and was a decent edge setter in the run game. Had the worst one on one pass rush win rate in the NFL in 2019.



LaGarette Blount 16 g 8 st 154/418/5 10/65 rec
Contract: 1 year $ 2 mil

One big game but struggled in the short yardage situation.




Sylvester Williams 6 g 4 st 6 tackles
Contract; 1 year $3.5 mil

Cut after 6 games.



Luke Willson 14g 8 st 13/87/0 rec
Contract: 1 year $2.5 mil

Didn't block or catch. Funny guy from Canada.

2019:

After terrible off seasons in 2017 & 2018, Quinn needed to add some players. Spent a lot money on Flowers, Coleman and James. Daniels was a late add, he did almost nothing.

Hits:




Trey Flowers 15 starts 52 t 7 sacks
Contract: 5 year $90 mil
Started slow due to injury. Played well when on the field. Committed a lot of penalties in crucial times.



Danny Amendola 15 g 10 st 62/678/1 rec
Contract: 1 year $4.5 mil
Extend 1 year $ 5 mil

Good signing. Can play the slot. Good work ethic guy for the youngsters. Made the cases to return in 2021

Misses:



Justin Coleman 16g 11 st 55t 1 int 13 PBU 3 FF
Contract: 4 years $36 mil

Started well but his lack of speed in evident. Cannot keep up with WR down field. Did force 3 fumbles.

One of the worst CB in the NFL.




Jesse James 16g 11 st 16/142/0
Contract: 4 years $22.6 mil

Almost non-extent in first two seasons. 



Rashaan Melvin 13g 12 st 66t 11 PBU
Contract: 1 year $2.15 mil

Below average corner. Did not get beat deep but could not cover the medium route.



Mike Daniels 9 g 2 st 9 tackles 1 sack
Contract: 1 year $8.1 mil

Injured twice during the season. Looks to be finished.



CJ Anderson  2 games 16/43/0
Contract: 1 Year $1.325

Lasted 2 games.

2020:

After being given a win now mandate, Quinn spent money on defense and OT. The Defensive Line actually looks worse on paper. Shelton, Williams had little impact. Vaitai will go down as one of the worst free agent signings in Lions history.

Danny Shelton
Contract 2 years $ 8 mil

Nick Williams
Contract 2 years $10 mil

Made little impact. Battled injury. Likely cap cut in 2021

Jamie Collins
Contract 3 years $ 30 mil

Lions only NFL level Linebacker. 

Desmond Trufant
Contract 2 years $ 20 mil
Played 6 games, finished 4. Struggled.

Halapoulivaati Vaitai
Contract 5 years $ 45 mil

One of the worst players in the NFL in 2020.

Jayron Kearse
Contract 1 year $ 2 mil

Did not make through the season. Suspended first 3 games.

Darryl Roberts
Contract 1 year $ 2 mil

Struggled with injury and coverage.

Chase Daniel
Contract 3 year $13 mil

Played poorly when he called upon. possible cap cut in 2021