Starting all of his 191 Games that he played, Jeff Backus was one of the more dependable Offensive Tackles of his era.  Only playing professionally for the Detroit Lions, Backus, may never have been a Pro Bowler, but he was as reliable as they came and worthy of a First Round draft pick.

Al “Bubba” Baker made an immediate impact with the Detroit Lions in his rookie year as he recorded 23 (unofficial) Sacks and was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year.  Two years later, he again led the NFL in Sacks (17, unofficial) and Baker was a Pro Bowl selection in his first three seasons and had he been a Lion for more than his first five seasons the famed pass rusher would be way higher on this list.

Out of the University of Nebraska, Dominic Raiola was a Detroit Lion for all fourteen of his NFL seasons.  While he was never a Pro Bowl Selection, Raiola was a steady presence for the Detroit Lions and was not exactly surrounded with the best talent that would have helped him receive his proper due.

The NFL career of Billy Sims was only five seasons, but he was hands down one of the most explosive Running Backs of the early ’80s and a bonafide fan favorite, and not just amongst the Detroit faithful.