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Isaac Darkangelo is headed back to his home state.
The Detroit Lions signed Darkangelo as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft.
Illinois @IlliniFootball linebacker Isaac Darkangelo signing with the #Lions, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 29, 2023
After originally transferring to Illinois from Division II Northern Michigan as a preferred walk-on, the Michigan native spent three seasons in Champaign, the first two coming primarily as a special teamer.
In 2022, Darkangelo was a starter at linebacker and led Illinois in tackles with 71, also adding 7.5 tackles for loss. He was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by coaches and media.
Michigan kid is going to the @Lions #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy // @isaacdarkangelo pic.twitter.com/fZPXDZ5j6L
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) April 29, 2023
From walk-on to an NFL contract, Darkangelo’s hard work has paid off in a big way.
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