The Detroit Lions announced they have added running back Tavien Feaster to the practice squad. He will be taking the spot of RB/WR Kerrith Whyte, who was added to the practice squad injured reserve yesterday.
Feaster (5-11, 220), a former 5-star recruit, was a downhill complement to the speedy Travis Etienne at Clemson. He played for three seasons for the Tigers before transferring to South Carolina for his senior season.
After not being invited to the NFL Combine, and South Carolina’s Pro Day being canceled due to COVID-19, Feaster never got to show off his skills and it led to him being undrafted. He was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the draft but was released in August and signed by the New York Giants.
Feaster has underrated straight-line speed and shows above-average contact balance. He has solid vision and a nose for the first-down/end zone, but he needs more time to develop before he is ready to see the field in an NFL game.