Jeff Risdon

Joined: Oct 1, 2015

Cleveland native living in Holland MI by way of Houston. Jeff has covered the NFL and NFL Draft since 2004 for a variety of outlets, notably RealGM, Draft Breakdown and Bleacher Report. He is a graduate of Ohio University, a former volleyball player and a proud dad to two very tall children.

The Detroit Lions draft table in Selection Square in Chicago. Photo by Jeff Risdon

An Early 2017 Detroit Lions Mock Draft

Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell runs down the sideline during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field. Lions won 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Caldwell Wins Another Coaching Battle

Newest Detroit Lions running back Justin Forsett (29) plays for Team Carter in the 2015 Pro Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

What Justin Forsett Means for the Detroit Lions

Nov 26, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is unable to complete a pass while being pressured by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe (32) during the second quarter of a NFL game on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

An Interview with Inside The Iggles on the Detroit Lions Matchup

Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Caldwell Press Conference Notes

Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions running back Dwayne Washington (36) is tackled by Chicago Bears inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

The Detroit Lions As Performed By Avenged Sevenfold

Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) pushes Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) after an interception at the end of their game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Three Reasons the Detroit Lions can Lose in Chicago

Bjoern Werner is one of four players the Detroit Lions worked out on Tuesday. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Continue to Scrounge for Talent

Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Caldwell and the Fan Dilemma

Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after the game at Ford Field. Green Bay won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Four Reasons the Detroit Lions Can Win in Green Bay

Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis (98) makes a move past Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) and offensive guard Laken Tomlinson (72) at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Lions won 39-35. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Laken Tomlinson Struggles Have No Easy Fix

The Detroit Lions saw a lot these penalty flags in the home opener. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking Down the Detroit Lions Penalties Against Tennessee

Sep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) is one of the NFL Draft prospects on tap. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Five NFL Draft Prospects to Watch for Detroit Lions fans

Detroit Lions Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin did not have a good opening week

Teryl Austin Responsible for Lions Defensive Issues

Detroit Lions running back Dwayne Washington (36) celebrates scoring a touchdown with quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Matthew Stafford Leads, and the Detroit Lions Follow to a Win

Will the Detroit Lions celebrate in Indianapolis? Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Sunday News, Notes and Week 1 Prediction