Amani Oruwariye Takes 'Pride' in Leading Lions' Cornerbacks

Amani Oruwariye enters the 2022 season as the Detroit Lions' No. 1 cornerback.

The 26-year-old is coming off a career best season in which he recorded

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career-high marks in passes defensed (11) and interceptions (six).

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In three professional seasons and 39 total games (31 starts)

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the Penn State product has amassed 129 combined tackles, 21 passes defensed and nine picks.

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Along with the aforementioned stats, Oruwariye has the experience

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to back up his status as the leader of Detroit's cornerbacks room

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In fact, at 26, he's set to be the team's oldest player at the position this upcoming season.

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It means he's tasked with spearheading a cornerbacks group

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