The Detroit Lions have claimed defensive back DeQuan Menzie off the waiver wire today. Detroit's addition now brings its current roster number to 90.

Menzie, a fifth-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012, was waived by his former team on Tuesday. New Chiefs coach Andy Reid was not impressed by Menzie, 23-years old, which led to his release.

While at Alabama, Menzie played cornerback opposite Dre Kirkpatrick. He can play cornerback and safety in the NFL.

Menzie (5-foot-11 and 202 pounds) was a standout defensive back in college, which led to his fifth-round selection (146th overall) by Kansas City. However, Menzie missed most of the Chiefs' offseason program as a rookie because of a hamstring problem. He eventually landed on injured reserve and never played in a game.

Detroit will begin its on-the-field assessment of Menzie's abilities next week when organized team activities (OTAs) begin. Menzie will likely compete for a backup position, but needs to stay healthy this offseason in order to receive that opportunity.

Here is what Menzie looked like in college: