The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with sixth-round DT John Penisini on Monday, according to his agency.
Congratulations to #TeamDEC client @Dub_jayy_boy on agreeing to terms and signing his rookie contract with @Lions pic.twitter.com/cDprW4fflU
— DEC Management (@davidcanter) May 18, 2020
The Lions have now signed two of their nine draft picks:
| Round | Player | Pos. | Status |
| 1 | Jeff Okudah | CB | |
| 2 | D’Andre Swift | RB | |
| 3 | Julian Okwara | OLB | |
| 3 | Jonah Jackson | G | |
| 4 | Logan Stenberg | G | Signed |
| 5 | Quintez Cephus | WR | |
| 5 | Jason Huntley | RB | |
| 6 | John Penisini | DT | Signed |
| 7 | Jashon Cornell | DT |
Penisini, 22, was a two-year starter at Utah. The Lions used the No. 197 overall pick in the sixth round on him.
Penisini is projected to sign a four-year, $3,466,178 contract that includes a $171,178 signing bonus.
During his college career at Utah, Penisini recorded 80 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles, a recovery and two passes defended over the course of three seasons and 28 games.
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