Detroit Lions sign former Michigan State OL on UDFA deal

Kevin Jarvis won’t have too far to go to start his professional career. The Detroit Lions have signed the former Michigan State offensive lineman as an undrafted free agent.

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Jarvis’ deal with Detroit is reportedly for $155,000 with $140,00 guaranteed plus a $15,000 signing bonus.

Detroit Lions signed Michigan State guard Kevin Jarvis to an undrafted deal that includes $155,000 total guaranteed, with $140,000 of his base salary guaranteed, plus a $15,000 signing bonus, per a league source

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A 4-year letterwinner, Jarvis played in 44 career games, including 39 starts (25 at right guard, 3 at left tackle, 11 at right tackle). This past season, he started in all 12 MSU games, making 8 at right guard before shifting to right tackle for the rest. He was an honorable mention for the All-Big Ten team.

Andrew Olson

A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.