John Penisini

About

American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. On May 22, 2020, the Lions signed him to a four-year contract.

Before Fame

He played football at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. He transferred to the University of Utah for his sophomore season.

Trivia

In November 2020, he recorded his first career sack on P.J. Walker of the Carolina Panthers.

Family Life

He was born in California to Tongan immigrant parents.

Associated With

In January 2021, Dan Campbell was announced as the new head coach of the Lions.