As the 197th overall draft pick (sixth round) by the Detroit Lions this offseason, defensive tackle John Penisini knows that a roster spot and a role on defense won't be handed to him.
He actually put it best in a Zoom call with reporters Tuesday, saying rookies have to catch up fast or be left behind.
With roster cuts looming, Penisini has just a few more opportunities to impress Lions coaches enough to earn inclusion on the initial 53-man roster.
Looking at Detroit's defensive line group: Trey Flowers, Danny Shelton, Da’Shawn Hand, Romeo Okwara, Julian Okwara and Nick Williams all appear to be locks to make the first cuts. Kevin Strong played a significant reserve role a year ago, and has had a good camp. That leaves Penisini, Frank Herron, Kevin Wilkins and Will Clarke, along with Strong, fighting for inclusion in what might be just one or two more roster spots.
A star at Utah the last two seasons, Penisini said the first thing he learned about life in the NFL was that technique in key. He said he got away at times in college playing his own way, relying on his strength and athleticism to bully opposing offensive linemen.
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