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The Detroit News · Mar 31, 2017

Lions’ Decker works all angles on offseason development

(Photo: Daniel Mears / Detroit News)Phoenix — Taylor Decker certainly looks the part.

The 6-foot-8, 315-pounder possesses the prototypical height, weight and length which make him an ideal candidate to play offensive tackle in the NFL. His athleticism and strength are what have helped him have success in that role.

But according to those who work closely with him, it’s the intangibles that set Decker apart. It’s his intrinsic drive, the will to achieve greatness that’s allowed him to smoothly make the difficult transition from college to the professional ranks, starting at left tackle from day one for the Detroit Lions and more than holding his own where few prove capable so quickly.

Full story at The Detroit News

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