Lions add DL Anthony Zettel in 6th round
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The Detroit Lions have selected defensive lineman Anthony Zettel out of Penn State in the sixth round (202nd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Zettel joins A'Shawn Robinson, whom the Lions selected in the second round, as additions to the team's defensive line. The Lions need to replenish talent on the D-line after the departures of players like Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley.
Anthony Zettel Bio
Position: DL
School: Penn State
College Experience: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 277 lbs.
Strengths
- Great motor. Fights to get to the ball on every down.
- Good awareness and hands. Knocks down passes when he can't get to the quarterback.
- Good snap anticipation. Gets off in a hurry.
Weaknesses
- Relentless motor sometimes leads to over-aggressive plays and overrunning angles.
- Undersized. Must get bigger and much stronger to succeed as an interior lineman.
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.81 sec |
| Bench Press | 28 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 30.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 109 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.63 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.39 sec |