Trevor Nowaske (born November 7, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals. He signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Trevor Nowaske
Nowaske in 2025
No. 53  Detroit Lions
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1998-11-07) November 7, 1998 (age 27)
Canton, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High schoolSalem High School (Canton)
CollegeSaginaw Valley State
(2017–2022)
NFL draft2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles46
Sacks3
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections1
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+12 in
(1.89 m)
237 lb
(108 kg)
30+14 in
(0.77 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)
4.50 s1.59 s2.65 s4.20 s6.75 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)
10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
25 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Detroit Lions

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On May 12, 2023, the Detroit Lions signed Nowaske to a three-year, $2.695 million contract as an undrafted free agent.[2][3] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[4][5] On November 2, 2023, Nowaske was signed to the active roster.[6] He was waived on December 28.[7]

Arizona Cardinals

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On December 29, 2023, Nowaske was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[8] He was waived on August 27, 2024.[9]

Detroit Lions (second stint)

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On August 28, 2024, the Detroit Lions claimed Nowaske off waivers.[10] On October 27 against the Tennessee Titans, Nowaske recorded his first interception off of Mason Rudolph.

In March, 2025, Nowaske re-signed with the Lions.[11]

On March 16, 2026, Nowaske re-signed with the Lions.[12]

References

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  1. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Trevor Nowaske College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. "TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents". detroitlions.com. May 12, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  3. "Spotrac.com: Trevor Nowaske contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  4. "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 29, 2023.
  5. "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 30, 2023.
  6. Risdon, Jeff. "Lions sign LB Trevor Nowaske from the practice squad". Lions Wire. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  7. Risdon, Jeff. "Lions activate FB Jason Cabinda, waive two defenders". Lions Wire. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  8. Williams, Charean (December 29, 2023). "Cardinals claim LB Trevor Nowaske off waivers from Lions". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  9. Urban, Darren (August 27, 2024). "Cardinals Trim Roster To Get To 53 For Regular Season". AZCardinals.com.
  10. "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 28, 2024.
  11. "Lions' Trevor Nowaske: Re-signs with Detroit". CBSSports.com. March 14, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  12. Helmer, Josh. "Detroit Lions re-sign WR Tom Kennedy, LB Trevor Nowaske". Lions Wire. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
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