PRO
The team's first-round draft selection in 2016, Decker anchored the left side of Detroit's offensive line in his rookie year and became the first Lions rookie offensive tackle to start all 16 games in a season since Jeff Backus in 2001.
2018: Helped QB Matthew Stafford throw for 347 yards in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers (9/16).
2017: Placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform in the beginning of the season.
2016: Made his rookie debut starting at left tackle along the offensive line in Week 1 at Indianapolis (9/11).
COLLEGE
A three-year starter who saw action in 54 games (42 starts) along the Buckeyes offensive line, Decker was a mainstay at tackle for an Ohio State team that went 50-4 during his four years (2012-15). He was named a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award, given to the nation’s to college lineman or linebacker, and was named a team co-captain as a senior.
2015: Started all 13 games at left tackle for the third consecutive year and was a unanimous First Team All-American selection by various outlets, including the Associated Press, Walter Camp, SI.com and CBS Sports. Finished his Buckeye career playing in 41 consecutive games over his final three seasons, including 29 starts.
2014: Was a key piece of the Buckeyes’ national championship run as he started all 15 games at left tackle, earning Second Team All-Big Ten Conference honors by both the coaches and media voters.
2013: Started all 14 games for the first time in his collegiate career and aided the Ohio State offense to rank fifth nationally in rushing with 308.6 yards per game. Played in 941 snaps from scrimmage, more than every other offensive player.
2012: Enrolled at Ohio State in March 2012 and played in all 12 games for the undefeated Buckeyes, primarily on special teams. Earned playing time along the offensive line in four games.
PERSONAL
A native of Vandalia, Ohio, Decker prepped at Butler High School where he was rated as the No. 23 offensive tackle in the nation and a four-star prospect by the site.
