Joins the Lions offensive line after spending the start of 2017 season as a member of the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.
2017:Entered the league after originally being signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys. Spent the preseason with the Cowboys before being added to their practice squad.
A four-year starter for the Arkansas Razorbacks, playing in 51 games while making 47 consecutive starts (second-longest streak in school history), including 26 at left tackle, 13 at right and eight at left guard.
2016:Started in all 13 games as a team captain, earning SEC Offensive Line of the Week honors on two occasions.
2015:Started all 13 games at right tackle.
2014:Appeared and started in all 13 contests.
2013:Saw action in 12 games, starting in the last eight for the Razorbacks. Blocked a school-record three field goal attempts.
The son of Ken and Brigid Skipper. Attended Ralston Valley High School (Arvada, Colo.).