Detroit Lions Sign Former Ohio State Tight End/Defensive End Rashod Berry

Berry latches on with the Lions just days after he was released by the New England Patriots.

The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday they have signed former Ohio State tight end/defensive end Rashod Berry, who was waived earlier this week by the New England Patriots.

#Lions have signed free agent OLB Rashod Berry.

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 18, 2021

A former four-star prospect from Lorain, Ohio, Berry was recruited as a defensive end but switched positions during his redshirt freshman season. He finished his five-year career with the Buckeyes with 17 catches for 198 yards and four touchdowns.

Berry briefly switched back to defensive end during his final season in Columbus in 2019 when starter Chase Young was suspended for receiving impermissible benefits. That two-game stretch paid dividends, as Berry signed an undrafted free agent deal the following spring with the Patriots, who then converted him to an outside linebacker.

The 6-foot-4 and 255-pound Berry spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad, but was promoted to the active roster for three games late in the season. He was a regular on special teams and recorded one tackle in limited action.

Berry then played 29 defensive snaps in New England’s preseason opener against the Washington Football Team on Aug. 12, recording two tackles. He was one of three players released on Sunday, however.

The 24-year-old Berry now joins a Lions roster that features four other former Buckeyes, including defensive tackle Jashon Cornell, offensive tackle Taylor Decker, offensive guard Jonah Jackson and cornerback Jeff Okudah.

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