Playing in an NFL game for the first time, even in the preseason, is a major accomplishment for rookies. Getting to make that professional debut in your hometown stadium, with many friends and family in the stands cheering you on, that’s a truly special opportunity.
That’s what happened for Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske on Friday night. Nowaske is an undrafted rookie from Saginaw Valley State and a proud native of Canton in the Detroit metro area.
