53Trevor Nowaske
LB · 4th season
YR 4
Current depth chart
MLB3ThirdYR 4
Depth relationships
Bio
Trevor Nowaske is a 6'3", 235-pound side linebacker for the Detroit Lions. The Canton, Michigan native played college football at Saginaw Valley State from 2017–22, appearing in 44 games with 24 starts and recording 232 total tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and five interceptions. Signed by Detroit as an undrafted free agent in 2023, Nowaske is entering his fourth season with the team. During 2024, he logged his first-career interception in his first NFL start against Tennessee on 10/27/24 and recorded a game-ending sack in a 31-29 win at Minnesota in Week 7. In 2025, he registered 1.0 sack.
Trevor Nowaske played 15 games in 2025 with a 7% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'3"Weight235 lbHometownCanton, MIAge28CollegeSaginaw Valley StateExperience3 NFL seasons
Contract
$1.4Mper year · AAV
Years 1Guaranteed $550KCap 0.4%
T-94 of 278 · LB market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
22
TACKLES
2
TFL
1
SACKS
Career path
SAGINAW VALLEY STATEthrough 2022
CARDINALS2023
LIONS2024 — present