When the Detroit Lions signed former Michigan star Devin Funchess in the spring, it created quite a buzz amongst the fan base. Despite only having one practice with the Lions under his belt, the upside of adding a player that was once a dominating wide receiver/tight end just down the road in Ann Arbor was very appealing.
But there are some red flags that Funchess brings with him to Detroit that illustrate he will have to earn his way onto the 53-man roster.
First, he played tight end at the beginning of his career at the University of Michigan but transitioned to wide receiver in 2014 and has been at that position since.