The Detroit Lions rookies ended their first offseason program by participating in the NFL’s newly implemented rookie transition program that exposes them to a diverse range of skills that includes managing the time demands of being a pro athlete, financial planning and proper dining etiquette.
There is even a primer on the proper way to tie a necktie.
In addition to what they learned, the 2016 rookie class hopes it made an impact on the youngsters they mentored in the Detroit Police Athletic League Education fundamentals camp at Detroit Renaissance High School Thursday.
About 100 youngsters from the PAL programs went through two hours of drills with coaching help from the Lions’ rookie class – 10 draft picks plus the undrafted free agents.