Detroit Lions · S RoomS
#27 Christian Izien
Status Non-football injury — IllnessExp 3 yrs NFLAge 26Ht / Wt 5'10" · 200 lbCollege Rutgers
Depth-chart placement
Current role
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SafetyExperience
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Updated 2026-07-29S room context
View full depth chart →Christian Izien holds the SS · Backup spot in Detroit Lions’s safety room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:
Christian Izien played 14 games in 2025 with a 20% snap share.
Background & career
Christian Izien is a 26-year-old safety who stands 5'8" and weighs 200 pounds. A Rutgers product, Izien joined the Buccaneers as an undrafted signing and brings three years of professional experience. He currently plays for the Detroit Lions on a one-year contract worth $2 million annually with $1 million guaranteed.
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