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| Lions bring Ansah into their den: The Lions drafted BYU defensive end Ezekiel Ansah with the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Ansah is expected to slot right into their defensive line and give them a much-needed boost in the pass rush department. The former track player has only played football since 2010 when he joined the Cougars and didn't start a game until 2012 but was a force on the field. Ansah registered 62 tackles in 2012, including 13 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He might have had more sacks if not for playing opposite junior outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (13.5 sacks). (Updated 4/25/13) |
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| No information available at this time (Updated 5/19/13). |
| Fantasy Analysis |
| Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 271 pounds with long 35 1/8-inch arms, Ansah is the prototypical pass rush phenom in size and stature. What he lacks in quickness and experience he makes up for in power and balance. Working with noted D-line coach Jim Washburn and Lions defensive-minded head coach Jim Schwartz, he figures to be a productive tackler as well as sack producer at the next level. We could see owners taking him with a late pick in seasonal leagues, a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second- to third-round pick in rookie-only drafts. (Updated 4/25/13). |
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| May 10, 2013: Lions sign first-round pick DE Ziggy Ansah On Thursday, Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro became the first 2013 first-round pick to sign a contract. A day later, the highest drafted player has signed his deal: No. 5 selection Ziggy Ansah out of BYU is now officially a member of the Lions, the team announced on its website. |
| May 4, 2013: Ziggy Ansah's 3D glasses help win him free movie tickets for a year Former BYU defensive end Ziggy Ansah became an instant sensation with Detroit Lions' fans last week when he wore black-rimmed, 3D glasses in the green room at Radio City Music Hall. The Lions selected Anash with the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Ansah's fashion statement has earned him free movie tickets for a year from IMAX. |
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| Week | Date | Opponent | Time/Result |
| P1 | 8/9/13 | NYJ | 7:30 pm |
| P2 | 8/15/13 | @ CLE | 7:30 pm |
| P3 | 8/22/13 | NE | 7:30 pm |
| P4 | 8/29/13 | @ BUF | 7:00 pm |
| 1 | 9/8/13 | MIN | 1:00 pm |
| 2 | 9/15/13 | @ ARI | 4:05 pm |
| 3 | 9/22/13 | @ WAS | 1:00 pm |
| 4 | 9/29/13 | CHI | 1:00 pm |
| 5 | 10/6/13 | @ GB | 1:00 pm |
| 6 | 10/13/13 | @ CLE | 1:00 pm |
| 7 | 10/20/13 | CIN | 1:00 pm |
| 8 | 10/27/13 | DAL | 1:00 pm |
| Bye: Week 9 | |||
| 10 | 11/10/13 | @ CHI | 1:00 pm |
| 11 | 11/17/13 | @ PIT | 1:00 pm |
| 12 | 11/24/13 | TB | 1:00 pm |
| 13 | 11/28/13 | GB | 12:30 pm |
| 14 | 12/8/13 | @ PHI | 1:00 pm |
| 15 | 12/16/13 | BAL | 8:40 pm |
| 16 | 12/22/13 | NYG | 4:05 pm |
| 17 | 12/29/13 | @ MIN | 1:00 pm |
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