John Penisini will play more snaps than any other 6th round defensive player in this class
The Lions caught a rising star in the sixth round in John Penisini. The sturdy defensive tackle from Utah is a perfect fit for Matt Patricia’s “multiple” defensive front with his ability to maintain leverage in any gap and quickly close rushing holes.
New starter Danny Shelton is at his best when playing around 55-65 percent of the snaps. That leaves a meaty role for Penisini as the top interior reserve. But Penisni can also stay on the field with Shelton in short-yardage and red zone packages. Expect him to play about 40 percent of the team’s defensive snaps, which is more than any other defender taken in the sixth round this year will get as a rookie.
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