It’s not every day that you get a four-year college starter on your football team. Luckily for the Detroit Lions, they have themselves an offensive lineman who did just that.
Formally of the University of Arkansas, offensive tackle Dan Skipper is looking to make the 53-man roster as a backup. His unrivaled size (6-9, 317) peaked the Lions’ interest.
Activated only once, Skipper spent the majority of his rookie season on the practice squad. Why would such a decorated collegiate go undrafted and make such little impact?
The second-year lineman’s most unique feature could also be his biggest weakness, his height.