The Detroit Lions concluded their 2017 NFL Draft with the selection of a local product in the seventh round, Eastern Michigan University defensive lineman Pat O’Connor.
The 6-foot-4, 270-pound defensive end was a four-year player for the Eagles, and finished his career last season with 42 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, five forced fumbles (fourth in the nation) and 16 quarterback hurries. He was also a team captain.
O’Connor will try to catch on at a position with good depth right now in Detroit. He joins veterans Ziggy Ansah, Kerry Hyder, Cornelius Washington, Armonty Bryant and Anthony Zettel at the position.