Veteran defensive tackle Danny Shelton said rookie guard Jonah Jackson "had the look" and was an "aggressive kid," after going against the Lions' third-round pick in one-on-one drills and team periods very early on in training camp.
Since those comments, Jackson has earned an almost exclusive role at right guard with the first-team offense, and he and Shelton now compete on a daily basis.
It's been a quick ascent for Jackson, especially considering there was no rookie minicamp, offseason training program or summer minicamp to help get those first-year players better acclimated to the speed and physicality of the game. They've had to hit the ground running for the start of training camp, and Jackson has caught on better than most.
"It's definitely been eye opening to see what the talent is in the NFL," Jackson said Wednesday after practice. "Being a professional now, you know you get to go against veteran guys like Danny Shelton and Nick Williams and to see how you match up against those guys."
How has Jackson thought he's matched up with those two key veteran additions to the interior of Detroit's defensive line this offseason?
"I definitely feel confident in my game to be able to handle anybody," Jackson said.
The truth is Jackson has held his own at times against Shelton and Williams, and there are times the two veteran defenders have gotten the better of the rookie.
That's life in the NFL as a rookie. It's a constant battle to improve enough each and every day to be at a point in early September where you can help the team win ball games. Jackson certainly seems to be trending in that direction.
A big benefit Jackson's had in his development over the past few weeks has been the fact that he's sandwiched between two veteran players in center Frank Ragnow and right tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai.
"It definitely makes life easier being able to break down the defenses front and everything and being able to process things faster, and you have a great guy in Frank being able to point out all the calls and stuff," said Jackson, who is also being cross-trained as a backup center.
"With Big V he's a veteran guy and he's won a lot of games and he helps me hone in on my craft and become the best player I can be."
View photos from practice during Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Aug. 26, 2020.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions longsnapper Steve Wirtel (49) Detroit Lions longsnapper Don Muhlbach (48) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) Detroit Lions linebacker Elijah Lee (55) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jamal Agnew (39) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (57) XX during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse (32) xx during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) Detroit Lions cornerback Tony McRae (34) Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Penisini (91) xx during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions guard Beau Benzschawel (63) Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) Detroit Lions offensive lineman Logan Stenberg (61) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson (31) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Chase Daniel (4) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman (27) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (58) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (58) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jamal Agnew (39) Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (58) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Isaac Nauta (89) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Duron Harmon (26) Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (58) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant (23) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions longsnapper Steve Wirtel (49) Detroit Lions longsnapper Don Muhlbach (48) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) Detroit Lions linebacker Elijah Lee (55) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jamal Agnew (39) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (57) XX during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse (32) xx during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) Detroit Lions cornerback Tony McRae (34) Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Penisini (91) xx during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions guard Beau Benzschawel (63) Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) Detroit Lions offensive lineman Logan Stenberg (61) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson (31) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Chase Daniel (4) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman (27) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (58) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (58) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jamal Agnew (39) Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Oday Aboushi (76) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Kevin Strong (92) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Frank Herron (75) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Jalen Elliott (42) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Jalen Elliott (42) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (57) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. (58) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Williams (97) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Geremy Davis (12) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Chris Lacy (15) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Victor Bolden (13) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jamal Agnew (39) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Geremy Davis (12) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Will Clarke (99) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Chase Daniel (4) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jason Huntley (41) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant (23) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions guard Beau Benzschawel (63) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Victor Bolden (13) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) during training camp practice at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 26, 2020. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
The Lions moved up in the third round of the draft to have a chance to draft Jackson. He came to Detroit with a nice resume. He started his career at Rutgers and transferred to Ohio State as a graduate transfer last year, where he won the starting right guard spot and allowed just one sack all year for the Buckeyes.
He handled that transition to a new environment in Columbus seamlessly, and is doing a nice job again a year later adapting to life in the NFL in Detroit.
"I've actually been through six different changes in college and now in the pros," Jackson said. "The scheme is the scheme. It's just a matter of being able to execute the assignment and doing it properly. You learn from your coach's install and understand the play philosophy. I wouldn't say it's too much a transition, if you're locked in and know what you're doing."
Jackson has confidence to go with an assortment of physical talent, and we're already seeing that combination suit him well as he's stepped into a significant role upfront for Detroit through the first week of camp.
