Detroit Lions Safety

The Lions brought in a number of players to compete for the strong safety job. The Lions have to decide to keep 4 or 5 safeties.

Gone:
Isa Abdul-Quddus
James Ihedigbo

Active Roster
Glover Quin
Rafael Bush
Tavon Wilson
Miles Killebrew
Don Carey

2015 STATS: SAFETIES
PLAYER	GAMES	TACKLES	INTS	PDEF	FF
Glover Quin	16	67	4	5	1
Rafael Bush#	1	2	0	0	0
Tavon Wilson^	9	13	0	2	0
Miles Killebrew*	12	132	0	14	0
Isaiah Johnson	6	1	0	0	0
Don Carey	16	21	0	0	0
Charles Washington*	11	40	0	6	0

Glover Quin 8th year in the NFL 111 games 107 starts 4th in Detroit 48 starts
UFA 2013 Texans
Lions stats: 197 tackles 14 int 23 PBU
NFL stats: 511 tackles 19 int (Texans)
Playoffs 1 start 2 tackles
Preseason 11 tackles
College New Mexico 36 games 34 starts 156 tackles 7 int
Contract: 2 years $7,577,500
Combine: 5106 204 22 38 911 4.43 7.39

A legit top tier safety for the Lions. Solid all-around game.Takes over leadership on the defense.

Rafael Bush 7th year in the NFL 46 games 14 starts
UFA 2016 Saints
NFL stats: 121 tackles 1 int (Saints)
College: South Carolina State 222 tackles 3 td
Contract 1 year $1,265,625
Pro Day: 5097 198 4.47 17 37 1004 4.28 6.83

A much injured veteran who is a starter or cut guy. He must win the job or be cut. Has been a stalwart in the 3 safety set.

Tavon Wilson 5th year in the NFL 54 games 4 starts
UFA 2016 Pats
NFL stats: 79t 5 int (Patriots)
College Stats: 214 tackles 3 int
Contract 2 years $1,050,000
Pro Day: 5116 205 4.52 17 32 1004 4.16 7.04

a veteran of the New England but not a starter. A solid special teams player who can fill in at both safety positions. Been great in run support.

Don Carey 8th year in the NFL 71 games 22 starts 6th year in Detroit 57 games 12 starts
FA 2011 Jags
Lions stats: 112 t 2 int 2 FR
NFL stats: 168 tackles 3 int (Jaguars)
Playoffs 2 games 3 tackles
Preseason 14 tackles
College: Norfolk State 179 tackles 10 int
Contract: 2 year $1,010,000
Pro Day: 5112 192 4.6 18 32.5 1002 4.2 6.87

A solid special teams player. Led the NFL in special teams tackles in 2015. A decent safety but on the bubble to make the squad in 2016. Signed an extension.

Isaiah Johnson 2nd year in Detroit 6 games
UDFA 2015
Lions stats 2 tackles
Preseason 8 tackles
College: Ga Tech 51 games 275 tackles 3 sacks 7 FR 6 int
Contract: 1 year $525,000
Pro Day 6010 201 4.59 14 34 1004 4.13 6.98

Called up from the practice squad to play 6 games on the special teams. Has potential and I think another team would claim him if he were waived. Waived September 3

Miles Killebrew rookie 4th round pick
College: Southern Utah 356 tackles 4 ff 3 int
Contract 4 years $594,641
Combine: 6017 217 4.65 22 38 1007 4.18 6.93

Is he a safety or linebacker?. Drafted to fill in the hybrid position. How many snaps will he get? Has led the Lions in special teams in snaps. Found a niche as a nickel linebacker.