The Detroit Lions made one waiver claim following the roster cutdowns, plucking up offensive weapon J.D. McKissic from the Seattle Seahawks.

This will be McKissic’s fourth NFL season after entering the league as an undrafted free agent from Arkansas State with the Atlanta Falcons.

His relative athletic score and pro day testing, courtesy of Kent Platte:

His versatility is his calling card; McKissic has been officially listed at both RB and WR during his Seahawks tenure after primarily playing wideout for the Red Wolves in college.

McKissic had his shiniest NFL moment as a kick returner during his initial preseason stint with the Falcons,

Best play of the game: J.D. McKissic, with a 101-yard return on his very first NFL touchdown. @AtlantaFalcons #ATL pic.twitter.com/B0So2TFAOs — Atlanta Sports Page (@ATLSPORTSHUB) August 13, 2016

He bounced between the practice squad and active roster with the Falcons for most of 2016, never being a gameday active. The Seahawks claimed him that December and McKissic made his debut in Week 17.

In Darrell Bevell’s offense with Seattle in 2017, McKissic showed off his versatility. He never got more than seven carries or five receptions in any game (the same game, incidentally: Week 11 vs. the Falcons), but his ability to line up in the backfield or flex out as a receiver was obvious. According to Pro Football Focus, McKissic lined up as a running back on 188 snaps, in the slot for 28 snaps, and split wide for 80 more in 2017.

McKissic was a staple on special teams, though never as a returner, throughout his Seahawks tenure. His versatility fell out of favor with the new offensive regime in Seattle in 2018, and McKissic played just 15 offensive snaps last year.

Back with Bevell in Detroit, McKissic figures to play the role occupied last year by Theo Riddick as the receiving-oriented RB. He’s bigger than Riddick and better on special teams, though not as agile in tight quarters.

Expect him to play the No. 4 RB role but also see time as the backup slot receiver behind Danny Amendola. His versatility and capability on special teams will likely get him active on Sundays.