Last week, Detroit Lions linebackers coach Mark DeLeone praised Jahlani Tavai for what he has seen from him ahead of Organized Team Activities (OTAs). DeLeone said he was “really impressed,” that the third-year player was “doing a great job” and “was in really good shape.”
Today, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn continued where DeLeone left off, speaking highly of Tavai and elaborating on the weight loss.
“I tell you what, (Jahlani) Tavai is looking really, really good for us right now,” Glenn told the media on Day 3 of OTAs. “I think he has lost like 17 pounds.