Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez discuss the fallout from the Lions' preseason loss against the Bills, Aug. 23, 2019. Carlos Monarrez and Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press
In Jahlani Tavai’s five seasons at Hawaii, he played for five different defensive coordinators and four different position coaches. Each had his own twist on the defense, and each tasked Tavai with unique responsibilities.
Plenty of things impressed the Detroit Lions about Tavai in the build up to the 2019 draft, but one that stood out was how he was able to recall, with good precision, details of every defense he played in and much of what he was asked to do.