The Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant isn’t much of a secret anymore. This offseason, Pleasant scored two defensive coordinator interviews for the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints vacancies. Though he didn’t land either job, it’s clear he’s on a lot of people’s radar inside the NFL.
Aubrey also got some recognition this week from The Athletic’s Lindsay Jones, who complied her list of “40 under 40” on Tuesday. This list features the latest up-and-coming NFLers among coaching staffs, front offices, and even NFL agents all under the age of 40.