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Detroit Lions are flocking towards Allen Park on Thursday to report to training camp as the NFL Season officially begins.

One player, however, had to make a pit stop in Madison Heights before heading south on I-75.

Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh decided to push the noon deadline right up to the second as he held The Meijer Ndamukong Suh Football ProCamp with the YMCA at Madison Heights Madison.

“It’s a good opportunity to have some excitement in the morning before rolling into camp,” Suh said.

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Even though training camp and a “stressful conditioning test” await Suh in the afternoon, it was important to spend his morning with over 180 boys and girls who participated in drills and spent time with the All-Pro defensive tackle gaining valuable insights to both life and the game of football.

“This camp is an impact camp. It’s for those who aren’t as fortunate as those who are able to attend regular camps,” he said. “It’s a way for them to not only learn football skills, but life skills as well that will help them for many years to come.”

This offseason Suh has really embraced his role as a leader already mentoring the Lions fifth overall selection Ziggy Ansah and being the longest tenured Lion on the defensive line it’s no surprise.

The Lions lost defensive ends Cliff Avril and Kyle Vanden Bosch, but recouped those losses by signing former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije and former Seattle Seahawk Jason Jones.

“I like the additions we’ve made. Idonije brings a lot of attributes that will help us attack inside and outside. It’ll allow the defensive line to be interchangeable and versatile,” Suh said.

The new faces also allow Suh to lead the Lions’ defense similarly to how he led Nebraska’s Black Shirts when he was in college. According to Suh, he’s ready to lead again.

“It’s a good opportunity to be at the head of team and be more of a vocal leader. It’s not anything new to me. It’s a comfortable place to be.”

About Post Author Ben Szilagy administrator Ben has worked in journalism for over 12 years, working for The Oakland Press, Ann Arbor Journal, MiPrepzone State Champs! and 97.1 The Ticket. He does play-by-play for SRD Prep, and appears on the SRD Roadshow. See author's posts

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