Lions sign Windsor native Luke Willson
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 01: Luke Willson #82 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WJBK) - The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have signed tight end and Windsor native Luke Willson.
Willson, 28, has played the last five seasons with the Seattle Seahawks after being drafted in the fifth round out of Rice University in the 2013 NFL Draft.
In 72 career NFL games, the 6-5, 252 pounder has 37 starts, 89 receptions, 1129 yards & 11 touchdowns. Last season he had 15 catches with 153 yards and four touchdowns. He has a Super Bowl ring and also has no fumbles during his NFL career,
Willson held a conference call with local reporters and here were some of the highlights:
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