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Detroit Lions sign former Michigan State OL on UDFA deal
By Andrew Olson
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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.
A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.