According to reports the Detroit Lions have signed TE Hunter Thedford. Hunter Thedford is a former defensive end-turned-tight end.
Thedford switched schools as a graduate transfer in 2019, making the jump from SMU to Utah. Lightly used in the passing game, he caught just five receptions in his career.
Thedford is a 6-8, 225-pound Tight End.
Detroit Lions have signed Hunter Thedford. #OnePride pic.twitter.com/5UouGzjbn7
— TREVSTONE – Trevor Uren (@TrevStoneCEO) January 14, 2021
Utah Football confirmed the report on Twitter:
.@hunterthedford has signed with the @Lions! #ProUtes pic.twitter.com/NueREOMDd8
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) January 14, 2021
Here is a highlight tape of Thedford:
Welcome to Detroit!